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Together, we're building momentum for change. Raising awareness of hunger and hardship and pushing for a future where everyone can afford the essentials.

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Together with the Trussell community of food banks, we're campaigning tirelessly to raise awareness, deepen understanding and drive action to end hunger and hardship across the UK.

There are so many ways to get involved and help make change happen.

Guarantee our Essentials

Universal Credit should cover the cost of life's essentials. Yet most people needing a food bank are already receiving Universal Credit, which falls short of covering the cost of basic needs. This needs to change.

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We're calling for a new way of setting Universal Credit – and asking you to help us spread the word! Click the arrow to learn more about the change the UK needs.

How to talk about the social security system

Tips on explaining how our social security system works, and why we need it.

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Test your knowledge on how much it REALLY costs to get by in 2026.

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Add your name to discover how you can stand alongside thousands of people to end hunger and hardship in the UK.

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Donate food to your local food bank

Explore different ways you can campaign alongside us to end hunger and hardship in the UK.

What is the scale of food bank use?

How many parcels were given out to people facing hardship in your local area?

How much do you know?

Test how much you know about hunger in the UK and how the social security system pushes people to food banks.

Why we are campaigning for change

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We need urgent action on hunger in the UK. We know food banks are not a long–term solution, because hunger is not a food problem. It's an income problem.

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Hunger in the UK 2025

The latest report in our flagship Hunger in the UK research series provides a ‘state of the nation’ look at the scale and drivers of food bank provision and food insecurity across the UK.
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Beyond Food Banks podcast

This two-part podcast explores the relationship between disability, hunger and hardship in the UK's anti-poverty sector, and food banks in particular.
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Policies to end the need for food banks in the UK

Our series of eight briefings explore the factors that make it more likely people will need a food bank and the policies and practices needed to ensure we all have enough money to live on.
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Ending the need for food banks

It’s not right that anyone needs a food bank. We shouldn’t need to distribute emergency food parcels. We can change this by ensuring everyone has enough income for the essentials.

Get involved in our church work

Many churches support or run food banks in our network, generously providing venues, volunteers, leadership, donations and more. They are also vital to our campaign to end the need for food banks in the UK.

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