A collection of lockdown diaries compiled by 50 Britons over 3 weeks reveals a bleak contrast between those who can afford to cope in the current crisis, and those struggling to feed their families.
Birmingham based social enterprise, Catalyst 4 Change CIC, have launched a COVID-19 resource page. On this page you will find selected links to useful information & resources for both individuals and organisations.
Three major anti-poverty charities are calling on the government to increase child benefits amid growing evidence that the coronavirus shutdown is disproportionately affecting poorer families.
The As-Suffa Institute, is offering free self-isolation support to those affected by the Coronavirus. If you are self-isolating with and are over the age of 65, contact As-Suffa to arrange a food pack delivery.
This is our periodic update on latest listings added to the Find Food Banks Brum website. Our listings of food banks, charity shops, eating places, support services and more continues to grow.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is sitting on its own ‘secret‘ investigation into foodbank use. It should have released it in October 2019. Now, an SNP MP has put the issue back on parliament’s agenda.
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