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Record numbers of Dumfries and Galloway adults looking for emergency food parcels
Dumfries News
The Trussell Trust has revealed 1,610 food parcels were given to adults between April and September this year
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Family claim Nationwide worker told them to 'go to foodbank' after accounts frozen without warning
Cost Of Living
John Mcguigan, 39, and his wife Stacey Peat, 28, had their Nationwide current and savings accounts suspended without warning on Tuesday, November 7, and were unable to access cash to feed their young daughters.
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East Kilbride charity launches Christmas Kindness campaign to support 1200 food bank users
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In the last four years of the appeal, Share Alike has distributed more than 7000 parcels with the support of the East Kilbride community
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Coatbridge foodbank People's Pantry scoops £15k funding from Scotmid
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Cash will assist the team to continue providing aid to "anyone experiencing food insecurity, as a one-off emergency supply or on a more regular basis, if required".
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Paisley's Star Project will keep on shining thanks to £75k funding boost
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Handed over by the Robertson Trust, the grant will contribute to the running costs of the Paisley project, which has seen its outgoings rocket amidst the cost-of-living crisis.
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Aldi stores in Lanarkshire donate more than 9000 meals to families during school summer holidays
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All stores in the area supported local charities and foodbanks during a period of increased demand by redistributing surplus food via community giving platform Neighbourly.
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Two of Castle Douglas' oldest residents open Stepping Stones Community Larder
Galloway News
Jeanie Moore cut the ribbon at the St Andrew's Street amenity with fellow Bothwell House resident Jill Russell looking on
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One million Scots struggling to pay bills on their current income, charity warns
Cost Of Living
UK inflation in June stood at 7.3 per cent and food inflation was 17.4 per cent - but average wage rises have lagged far behind.
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Tesco shoppers in Rutherglen can support foodbanks and charities with donation bags this summer
Lanarkshire Charity
Supermarket chain will be offering pre-filled bags available for customers to buy and donate to FareShare and the Trussell Trust.
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New online map helps South Lanarkshire people find community food organisations
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There is support in each locality of South Lanarkshire for those struggling.
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Schoolgirl writes heartbreaking note about cost of living crisis after watching mum skip meals
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When asked about her hopes for the future at school, little 10-year-old Sophia McKenzie wrote a heartfelt message related to her own family's financial worries.
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Glasgow church foodbank raided by heartless thief who smashed through door
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Volunteers arrived at the Free Church of Scotland on Thursday morning to find the entrance had been forced open and food had been stolen
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Tory minister slammed for saying 'using foodbanks is personal choice'
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Labour said Mercer's comments showed how 'out of touch' the Tories are.
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'I walked out on my husband after discovering he uses foodbanks on £160k income'
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It emerged that he would make himself look "deliberately dishevelled" to gain the sympathy of volunteers.
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SNP MP pushes UK Government for plan to end reliance on food banks by 2030
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EXCLUSIVE: Glasgow MP Chris Stephens will present his Food Poverty Strategy Bill to the House of Commons on Wednesday.
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Asda launches food drive in Lanarkshire stores to support community foodbanks
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Community Champions in store, alongside volunteers from foodbanks in the Trussell Trust network, encourage customers to donate an extra item or two.
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Foodbank in Lanarkshire helps pet owners feed their animals as cost-of-living continues to bite
Lanarkshire News
The service which runs from the town’s Nazarene Hall has joined the Scottish SPCA Pet Aid service
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Shoppers dig deep and donate to Hamilton Accies charity foodbank
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The donation drive was so successful that over 20 huge boxes of food, including tins, cereal, pasta, rice, toiletries and baby goods was gathered
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Tesco gives support to Hamilton District Foodbank
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With food banks struggling to keep up, Tesco stepped in to ensure that they could secure the items they needed to provide support to people in their area
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Parts of Ayrshire region show 'appalling' increase in food bank reliance
Ayrshire News
The figures show a worrying increase in the number of children who need food parcels too.
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Food parcel distribution across Dumfries and Galloway reaches record levels
Dumfries News
More than 5,000 parcels were given out through The Trussell Trust's network last year - nearly 1,500 were for children
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How food banks work and who can use them as common questions answered
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With more and more people using food banks, here's a quick guide that details everything you need to know about them.
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Renfrewshire food bank boss issues urgent plea for stock amid sky-rocketing demand
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Just under 2,000 people visited the Renfrewshire Foodbank last month alone.
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Renfrewshire residents 'skipping meals' as harsh reality of cost-of-living crisis 'gets worse'
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The situation has forced people to make decisions “harmful to their health’, an elected member has said.
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