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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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  • 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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  • Two pairs of hands passing a shopping bag of food between them
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    Evaluation

    Evaluating our money matters advice and support services

    04 Oct 2024 Andrea Finney, Sara Davies, David Collings, Katie Cross, Jamie Evans
    An independent evaluation by the The University of Bristol into the advice and support services that Trussell have been supporting food banks in our community to deliver.  
    Essentials GuaranteeFood banksMoneySocial security
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  • Four containers of milk on the counter in the Lisburn food bank
    Press release

    Almost half of people receiving Universal Credit ran out of food within the last month

    03 Sep 2024
    The new research, conducted by YouGov, shows the stark consequences of the inadequacy of Universal Credit across the UK.
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  • A sign outside to the entrance to the Lewisham foodbank
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    Report

    General election manifesto

    01 May 2024
    Our manifesto sets out the actions we want the UK government to take to build a future without the need for food banks. We urge all political parties to support these actions.
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