Our impact

Our latest Impact Report tells the story of our work over the last year – and how your support has been instrumental in driving our mission forward.  

Over the course of April 2023 to March 2024, our community of food banks distributed more than 3.1 million emergency food parcels – the highest number ever in a single year. This is nearly double the number distributed five years ago (a 94% increase). 

Food bank need is at an historic high and we cannot let it become the new normal. We know what needs to happen to make sure people have enough money for the essentials – and it starts with making our social security system fit for purpose.

Ending the need for food banks

In the last year, we made huge progress in our campaign for an Essentials Guarantee, including:

• More than 150,000 people signed our petition
• 99% of MPs have heard about an Essentials Guarantee, thanks to direct emails from our supporters
• 132 organisations joined the call for our UK social security system to include an Essentials Guarantee

Together, we are making a difference

With your support, our community of food banks have and continue to work tirelessly to try to maintain their vital services and support in local communities. However, the network is stretched and struggling to cope, with more of our food banks needing to buy food, recruit more volunteers and expand their spaces.  

Your continued support is needed more than ever. 

Thank you for being a part of our journey.