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🚨BREAKING: Almost 1 in 5 people claiming Universal Credit and disability benefits have used a food bank in the last month. Hunger and hardship are already at record levels, and social security cuts risk pushing even more people to food banks. This shouldn't be the case in one of the richest countries in the world. Everyone should be able to afford to live with dignity. The UK Government must commit to an Essentials Guarantee, to make sure everyone can at the very least afford the essentials we all need like food, bills, and toiletries.

People turn to food banks when they don't have enough money to survive. Bills are going up, rents are sky high, and people can’t afford things like food and toiletries. Lots of people who need food banks are in-between jobs, have health conditions or are looking after loved ones. And some people are in work that doesn't pay enough to get by. Our social security system was created to protect us when we face situations like this - but right now it's falling short. We can fix this by updating it to make sure that everyone, at the very least, can afford the essentials. 💚

Want to do something amazing for us this year?🏃 Walk, run, roll, or swim for 30 minutes every day for a month to help us put our foot down on hunger in the UK. The money you raise will help us support people facing their toughest moments, and get closer to a future where no one needs to turn to a food bank to survive. Step Up to the challenge and sign up here 👉 https://bit.ly/3IJWo4o #CharityRun #Fundraising

Want to donate to your local food bank, but not sure what to give? You can pick up a pre-packed donation bag at Tesco, which makes sure your local food bank gets exactly what they need! Each bag is filled with essential items that food banks often need, like tinned veggies, UHT milk and toothpaste. If you can, please pop one in your trolley, pay for it and drop it in the collection point when you’ve finished your Tesco shop. Don't delay, they're in-store until 30 August in England and Wales, and 10 August in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thank you. 💚

Food banks provide so much more than just food. 💚 They also provide advice on money matters, offer a listening ear, and make a decent cup of tea. This extra support is a lifeline and reduces the chances of someone needing to turn to a food bank again.

A huge thank you to the 300 supporters from Vodafone who supported us with their first-ever dragon boat race! 🚣 💚 Their incredible fundraising will help us provide support to people left without enough money to survive on, and get one step closer to a future where no one needs to turn to a food bank to get by.

The remaining cuts to disability support are very concerning. But you have helped make huge improvements to the Welfare Bill. You sent 38,000 emails to MPs across the UK 👏 and this helped to achieve... - Removal of all cuts to PIP from the bill - Commitment from the UK government that any future changes to PIP will only happen after a review with disabled people - An increase to the basic rate of Universal Credit These changes will protect hundreds of thousands of disabled people from hunger and hardship. This would not have been possible without you. We will continue to push the government to create a social security system that provides just that - security 💚

❗ This week, the UK government pushed through cuts to disabled people's social security. Here's what you need to know... The remaining cuts to Universal Credit will still be devastating. They risk pushing even more disabled people to food banks. We won't stop pushing the UK government to create a fair and compassionate social security system 💚

Food banks don’t just provide food. They also provide compassionate and practical support. And we're so grateful to supporters, like Citi Foundation, who are helping to make this work possible. And their incredible support doesn't stop there! In June, over 200 Citi employees... 👐 Volunteered at a food bank in South London, sorting and packing food for local residents 🥫Packed 1,900+ emergency parcels with essential hygiene products for food banks in Northern Ireland A huge thank you to Citi Foundation and Citi volunteers for all their support! 💚

🚨 The UK government has pushed through HUGE cuts to Universal Credit for disabled people applying in the future. These cuts will be devastating. They risk pushing even more disabled people to food banks. ✅ By contrast, the UK government has raised the basic rate of Universal Credit. They also removed cuts to PIP and committed to working with disabled people on future changes. This will help protect disabled people from severe hardship. But these changes should never have come at the cost of people’s lifelines. The journey to this final MP vote has been confusing, stressful, and worrying. We applaud disabled people, MPs, food banks, and people like you who have persistently raised your voices to stand up for the future of disabled people. The UK government must now build on this to deliver a more compassionate and fair social security system that protects disabled people from hunger. 💚