Check If You Qualify

Food Bank Demand Up Almost 50% across Scotland

Sharon McDougall - 15th June 2020 - 2 minutes to read

The use of food banks across Scotland increased by almost 50 per cent during April of this year as the COVID-19 crisis took its toll on the country.

Compared with the same period of 2019, there was a 47 per cent rise in the number of people being fed via food banks in April, according to the Trussell Trust, a leading food bank charity.

The Trussell Trust’s latest figures also show that its facilities fed 62 per cent more children in Scotland during April 2020 as compared to the same point last year.

Huge numbers of people are known to have seen their incomes suffer badly because of coronavirus and the associated lockdown, with a great many Scottish households now clearly struggling to put food on the table.

Anti-poverty campaigners have described the latest figures for food bank referrals as “horrifying” and called for governments in Edinburgh and London to take decisive action to tackle food insecurity.

“These new stats are horrifying and must act as a wake-up call to government at every level,” said John Dickie, the director of the Child Poverty Action Group.

“No child should have to rely on charity food parcels yet thousands now are. These are families, in and out of work, that urgently need financial support to prevent the crisis that forces them to the food bank.”

Across the UK, the Trussell Trust has reported an 89 per cent increase in demand for its services and a 107 per cent rise in demand for food parcels for children.

A series of measures have been introduced by the UK government to support employment and incomes across the country during the coronavirus crisis but the situation is nonetheless having a major impact on the numbers of people who find themselves facing food insecurity.

The Trussell Trust has called for changes to welfare and benefit systems so that more people are able to avoid resorting to food banks.

If you live anywhere in Scotland and you’re worried about your personal debts for any reason then Scotland Debt Solutions can help. Contact us directly to find out more and to arrange a FREE consultation.

facebook colour icon linkedin colour icon messenger colour icon whatsapp colour icon email colour icon
Sharon McDougall Square

Sharon McDougall

Manager

Other News

Debt Levels Soaring across Scotland, New Figures Show Debt Level Rising

Debt Levels Soaring across Scotland, New Figures Show

Levels of unsecured debt in Scotland increased dramatically during 2022 as the cost of living crisis took its toll on household finances.

Nearly Half a Million Scots Facing ‘Profound Financial Hardship’ Financial Hardship

Nearly Half a Million Scots Facing ‘Profound Financial Hardship’

Close to half a million Scots are in a position of profound financial hardship, according to a new set of figures.

Scots with Disabilities Urged to Check Eligibility for New Benefits Scottish Man In Wheelchair

Scots with Disabilities Urged to Check Eligibility for New Benefits

Disabled people in Scotland are being urged by the government to check whether they might be eligible for benefits that could help make their life a little easier.

About

Why Choose Us

Usp Location

5 Offices in Scotland

National Coverage

Usp House

Ask us About

Home Visits

Usp Hand Heart

Helping Scots Get

Out of Debt Since 1989

Usp Handshake

We offer an

Instant Initial Consultation

Usp Palm Wallet

We'll Help You

Lower Monthly Payments

Usp Hand Heart

HELPING SCOTS GET

Out of Debt Since 1989

We'll give you a call

Our Scottish based team can help advise you on your debt problems.

Here at Scotland Debt Solutions we take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to contact you with regards to your enquiry. We will not use your information for marketing purposes. See our Privacy Policy.

Tools

Useful tools

Personalised Debt Report
Usp Planner

Personalised Debt Report

Our personalised debt report will help you better understand your financial position and see where your money is going.

Debt Report
Instant Scheduled Call & WhatsApp
Headset

Instant Scheduled Call & WhatsApp

Arrange a call with an expert advisor at a time to suit you or contact our team via WhatsApp for immediate help and advice.

Arrange Callback
Find a Local Office
Usp Signpost

Find a Local Office

We have five offices located across Scotland. Find your nearest one here.

Find an Office

Our Insolvency Practitioners are regulated by ICAS or the IPA and our firm is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

Fees and Information: There are fees associated with our services. These will be fully explained before entering into any of the personal debt solutions referred to on this website. Full details of our fees and how these are charged are fully explained to you prior to you committing to any particular service.

ICAS Insolvency Practitioners