Poverty19 hrs agoRadical change needed to cut Scottish child poverty, says charityThe Joseph Rowntree Foundation says Scotland is on course to miss legally-binding poverty targets "by a wide margin".19 hrs ago24 Sept 2026Food banks 'in crisis' amid fears some may have to closeAccording to the Trussell Trust, an anti-poverty charity, some food banks are having pay for 30-50% of the food they are supplying.24 Sept 202624 Sept 2026Food banks visitors having to walk 'several miles'People in rural areas face long journeys to access food bank support, charities say.24 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Families missing out on NHS money for healthy foodFigures show as little as 64% of eligible families are claiming NHS money for milk, fruit and veg 21 Sept 202614 Sept 2026Food redistribution warehouse opens in east LondonThe Big Heart Food Hub in Barking aims to deliver 10 tonnes of food to charities each week.14 Sept 20267 Sept 2026How long could you manage on £3 of food a day?It wants people to experience what it is like for people facing food insecurity.7 Sept 20262 Sept 2026Community cafe offers 'hope and hot meals'Hope Kitchen Social Cafe offers pay as you feel meals to residents in Longley using surplus food.2 Sept 202628 Aug 2026Project helping council tenants faces funding cutThe volunteer-run Street Reps scheme was started in 2015 to help Penhill residents.28 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Families paying extra because of 'poverty premium'Households in the West Midlands are paying an extra £241m a year for essentials, according to new research.28 Jul 2026...
