'It's not right that we are relying on government funds' - Foodbanks join forces to ask for more support
Around 700 foodbanks have joined forces and rallied in Parliament to ask the Government for more support for people on benefits so they don't have to rely on the charities.
Volunteers and staff from Leominster Food Bank were among those who asked MPs for an essentials guarantee.
Meeting with Ellie Chowns, MP for North Herefordshire, during the rally on June 18, the representatives talked to MP about how difficult life can be trying to make ends meet on benefits.
They particularly highlighted some of the issues that make it more difficult to survive such as the two-child cap, the wait for benefits when first applying, sanctions and benefits deductions.
An essentials guarantee would mean that there would be a protected minimum level of benefits below which deductions would not be allowed. It would increase benefits in line with inflation so that people can afford essentials.
