Food Poverty and the Cost of Living
Published on 04 April 2022 11:00 AM
With the cost of living rising in the UK in October 2022, the already vast issue of food poverty will be rising with it.
At Age UK West Cumbria, we understand that food poverty is unacceptable, and we are committed to helping the vulnerable people in need. We are launching this campaign to raise awareness and offer help to you or your older loved ones who might be affected.
Now that the cost of living in the UK has risen, food poverty is growing faster than before. If you have been/are affected by this issue, please download our FREE PDF guide for more information and helpful advice on saving money with food.
If you or someone you know is struggling with budgeting for food shopping, you can get in touch with care/social workers and health professionals to find out more about a Food Bank referral. Food banks are designed to provide essential supplies through donations. Most local supermarkets accept food bank donations of dried and canned food like cereal, pasta, soup, beans, nuts, canned vegetables etc.
The Copeland and Allerdale local Food Banks can be found by visiting the Cumbria County Council website by clicking here.
Alternatively, if you aren't eligible to be referred to a your local Food Bank, you could try getting in touch with The Phoenix Enterprise Centre to find out more about their food pantry scheme. To find out more about The Phoenix Enterprise Food Pantry, download our free PDF guide or get in touch with them by calling on 01946 813555.