Hunger is not just a third world problem. Even in
our prosperous new city of Milton Keynes, there are
many people living on the edge of poverty and The
Food Bank has been able to help thousands of individuals
and families who have experienced a crisis of some
type.
All it takes is a sudden, unexpected event –
a bereavement, illness, redundancy or theft –
to throw people into a genuine crisis.
National statistics show that some wards of Milton
Keynes are within 10% of the most deprived areas in
England. In one ward, the number of people relying
on means tested benefits is 50% higher than the England
average.
The Food Bank provides people with essential food
supplies at a time when they need them most, covering
the days or sometimes weeks before other parts of
the social care infrastructure can come into play.
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