The Trussell Trust’s Post

BREAKING 🚨 Almost half of people claiming Universal Credit ran out of food in the last month and did not have enough money to buy more. Universal Credit is falling short and pushing people to food banks. People cannot wait for an economic turnaround to improve their current situations. We urge the Government act. People facing hunger need immediate relief, and strong services in their communities. The upcoming budget must strengthen social security to tackle hardship at the root.

🚨 The Household Support Fund has been extended! The Fund enables local authorities in England to provide vital support to people, including advice with money matters and help with the cost of essentials, like bills. And this extension will provide some much-needed relief to families on the lowest incomes this winter. Families have told us that this support has meant that they can pay their energy bills, cover the bus to work or replace essentials, like bedding. BUT this is just a first step in the right direction. We now need the government to commit to a long-term strategy of support, including taking urgent action in the Budget this October to update our social security system so that it's fit for purpose. 💚 #Foodbank #Charity

Staff at the Bank of England have come together to support us and the food banks in our network over the past year – and they’ve achieved some incredible things. ⭐ As well as packing OVER 950kgs worth of toiletries for Southwark Foodbank, they have helped fundraise through the auction of King Charles III banknotes and by hosting a summer quiz night and virtual raffle. We’re hugely grateful for the Bank of England’s fantastic fundraising efforts and all their support. 👏 💚

Together, we CAN build a future where no one needs a food bank because everyone can afford the essentials. 💚 #Charity #EndHunger

💌 Food banks have been gathering messages of hardship and hope from their communities! Low levels of Universal Credit is leaving more and more people with no option but to turn to a food bank to survive. This isn’t right – and we’re campaigning for an Essentials Guarantee to fix this. And food banks have been out in their communities asking people to share their messages of hope for a future where everyone can afford the essentials. 💚 #Charity #Foodbank

More than HALF of people turning to food banks are facing deductions from their Universal Credit payments. This is causing millions to go without the essentials. There's a 5-week wait built into Universal Credit before people can get their first payment. This leaves many people with no option but to take an advanced payment, but they have to pay this debt back when the support kicks in. The basic rate of Universal Credit is JUST £91 a week for a single adult. This amount doesn't even cover the cost of essentials, let alone if you have deductions taken off too. Our social security system should provide just that - security. But right now, it's not. It's time for it to be updated so that everyone can afford the essentials they need to survive. 💚 #Charity #UniversalCredit

This summer Tesco have food donation bags in their large stores! ☀️ 🛍️ Each one is filled with essential items that your local food bank needs. But don’t just take our word for it! Cass from Southend Foodbank shares what they’ve received in a couple of their donation bags, and the difference these items can make. ⤵️ If you can, please pick up a donation bag or two the next time you’re at the shops. Thank you. 💚 #Unboxing #Foodbank

Thinking about running the London Marathon? 🏅 Join Team Trussell and run with us! Every step you take will help us get closer to a future where everyone can afford the essentials. Request your spot 👉 https://bit.ly/3LZRvm7 #LondonMarathon #CharityRun

Can you imagine your life without the internet? Being online is essential. Yet, 1 in 6 people referred to our food banks have no internet. That's 1 in 6 people who can't access the internet to keep in touch with loved ones, apply for Universal Credit, or search for jobs. But it doesn't have to be this way. Our social security system needs to be updated so that it covers the cost of the essentials, including internet access - and the government have the power to do this. 💚 #Foodbanks #Charity

You told us you want to be able to donate to us when you do your online shop with Tesco - and now you can! 🛒💚 From now until 1 September, you can add a donation to us as part of your weekly online shop. Your support will help food banks provide emergency food to people facing hardship – and help us get closer to a future where nobody needs a food bank, because everyone can afford the essentials. 🙌 🤝 A huge thank you to Tesco and their customers for all their support. Together, we will end hunger in the UK.