My Story

We had a lovely afternoon with more than 50 people of all ages here, enjoying sandwiches, scones and cakes served at their tables and listening to music from the piano trio - a recreation of the old Lyons Corner House experience. The weather was so unexpectedly beautifu that a handful had their tea in the garden, and the younger friends could have. a good run around! 

Why the Trussell Trust is still so important
Year on year, the food banks in the Trussell Trust network are seeing more and more people struggling to eat because they simply cannot afford food. This is not right. They believe everyone should have the basics: a home, electricity, water, enough money to buy food and a door they can close. But every day, too many people wake up without these things-without enough money to feed their families, pay their bills, or keep warm.

In the UK, the fifth richest country in the world, more than 14 million people live below the poverty line, struggling to afford the essentials. An alarming 95% of the people referred to food banks are officially destitute, meaning their household income after rent is just £248 a month on average. That is around £8 a day for a couple without children, to cover energy and water costs, council tax, food, and more.

The Trussell Trust knows this situation can be fixed, that is why they are working to create a future where no one needs a food bank. No charity can replace the dignity of buying your own food and having financial security.