Food poverty has risen so much in Clackmannanshire that the two food banks that have been established are already being inundated with requests for help. The Herald reported in November 2014 that the increased numbers are due to delays and changes to benefit payments.
While politicians clammer for more to be done, the volunteers that receive, sort and distribute donated food items work tirelessly to serve lower income Scots. Many people simply run out of money after paying all the bills. They just don’t have anything left to buy food with.
To meet this growing need, community organisations and their volunteers have created a couple of food banks.
These two distribution centres work to eradicate food poverty in Scotland. Clackmannanshire Council supports the efforts of these volunteers and can provide direct referrals for those who need more than one source of aid. Anyone who is struggling to meet all of household expenses should make contact to ease the burden of living on such a restricted income. This is especially true if children or Seniors are present in the household, since they should not be made to go hungry.
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