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See our latest publications, including reports, policy briefings, and evaluations.

Our policy asks and campaigning are rooted in evidence from food banks in our community, and the people who use them.

We use our evidence to campaign for change so that in the future no one needs to use a food bank to survive. See more about our work to change policy.

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  • Fresh peppers in a cardboard container at the Bradfood foodbank
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    Briefing

    How the Child Poverty Strategy can tackle hunger and hardship

    20 Feb 2025 Beatrice Orchard, Sophie Padgett, Arianne Clarke, Lucy Adams, Elizabeth Miller, Ieuan Ferrer
    This briefing sets out our recommendations for the new UK Child Poverty Strategy.
    Food banksMoneySocial securityYoung people
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  • A mid body shot of a volunteer sitting down speaking to a client
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    Briefing

    Spending Review 2025

    20 Feb 2025
    Our submission to the Spending Review urges the UK government to stay focused on raising living standards across the UK and directly target the record levels of hunger and hardship.
    Essentials GuaranteeFood banksLocal governmentMoneySocial security
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  • A close-up of a person’s gloved hands holding a mug of cup noodles.
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    Report

    A more resilient future: Rebuilding discretionary crisis support in England

    30 Jan 2025 Beatrice Orchard, Sumi Rabindrakumar, Holly Clarkson, Lucy Bence-Wilkins, Sarah Fullick, Keir Vincent-Harris
    This report sets out Trussell’s recommendations for rebuilding discretionary crisis support in England.
    Food banksLocal governmentMoneySocial security
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  • Lisburn food bank stacked containers in the warehouse
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    Briefing

    Building blocks for a brighter future

    21 Nov 2024
    Our briefing builds consensus for the changes that will end hunger in Northern Ireland: an updated social security system, secure and rewarding jobs, affordable homes, and supportive services.
    Care and caringCommunityDisabilityFood banksHousingMental healthMoneySocial securityWork
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  • Two loaves of bread at the Peeblesshire foodbank
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    Briefing

    Financial hardship amongst veterans

    11 Nov 2024
    Research into the experiences of people that have previously served in the armed forces found that veterans are turning to food banks and going without essentials.
    Care and caringDisabilityFood banksHousingMental healthMoneyYoung people
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  • Supplies on a shelf in the Lisburn food bank
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    Report

    The Cost of Hunger and Hardship

    09 Oct 2024 Thomas Weekes, Sumi Rabindrakumar, Sophie Padgett, Ellie Ball
    This report explores the full scale of the need for emergency food in the UK, and the policy levers we have at hand to make a difference to hunger and hardship in the UK.
    DisabilityEssentials GuaranteeHousingMoneySocial securityWorkYoung people
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