As the #CostOfLiving increases, many people are asking food banks for items that don't require much cooking in order to reduce energy costs.

Here's five food items that you can donate to your local food bank which need less cooking ⤵️

In summer, Southend Foodbank told us that they were anticipating an increase in need. And as we approach winter, food banks across our network are saying the same.

We need to be able to there for everybody who needs support. 💚

Please help us 👉 bit.ly/3VD37Ps

We're preparing for our most challenging winter yet. 💔💚

As the #CostOfLiving increases and the price of essentials accelerates, the food banks in our network are expecting to provide more parcels than any winter before.

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The #CostOfLivingCrisis is having an impact on all of us.

But, how is it affecting food banks? 🥫

Here's 5 ways our food banks are being impacted right now ⤵️

Volunteers do so much behind the scenes at the #foodbank to provide emergency support & build a future where everyone has enough money – from collecting & sorting donations, to giving out parcels out & logging with @trusselltrust the reasons why people need help, they do so much!

This winter, many people will face the agonising decision about whether to eat or heat their home.

Food banks are there to help people, but they cannot be a long-term solution to hunger.

Nobody should have to turn to charity because they haven’t got enough income to live on. 💚

Have you ever wondered how #Foodbanks work? 🥫

We believe in a future where everyone can afford the essentials.

Whilst we work towards long-term change, we support a network of over 1,300 food banks who provide emergency food and practical support to people facing hardship ⤵️

💬 'We're seeing more parents coming to us who are going without food, so that their children don’t go without.'

This isn’t right.

Let’s ensure that parents skipping meals to feed their children doesn’t ever become acceptable. Stand with us 👉 bit.ly/3Ad8UBv

Over half of families referred to a food bank in our network were suffering from poor mental health.

That's why our food banks offer more support than just food. 💚

If you need support, find out how we can help you 👉 bit.ly/3llkpko #WorldMentalHealthDay

Last year, 6% of adults in the UK struggled to afford the basic toiletries we all need.

That's why our food banks also provide non-food items like toiletries in emergency food parcels.

If you're able to support your local food bank, here's 5 non-food items you can donate ⤵️

Please join us in wishing all of our runners good luck in the Royal Parks Half today! 🏃

We're so grateful to each and every person who is taking part in aid of our work - the support means we can help put our foot down on hunger and poverty in the UK. 💚

We're so grateful to RINA SLAYWAYAMA for supporting us with her tour this month! 👏💚

Last month, 1,574 of you took part in Step Up September, and so far, have raised over £132,000 for us! 👏

Thank you to everyone who took part and donated - your support is helping us get one step closer to a future where no one needs to use a food bank in the UK. 💚

While our food banks are there to help people, they cannot and should not be a long-term solution to hunger. 💚

If you work or volunteer at a food bank, food club, soup kitchen or community kitchen, please sign our letter to the Prime Minister ⤵️

Nobody should dread getting their period because they don’t have enough money left over after buying food to buy tampons and pads.

Yet for many women, this is their monthly reality.

Essentials are not things we can cut back on, they’re the things we all need to survive. 💚