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'I lost my dignity': Inside Britain's biggest food bank as people struggle to afford the basics
'I lost my dignity': Inside Britain's biggest food bank as people struggle to afford the basics
The Big Issue was invited to Newcastle Foodbank to see the breadth of work they are doing to support local people – with food banks across the country increasingly having to provide support services beyond
AJ Odudu: 'I knew we were working class. I shared the top bunk with my younger sister for years'
AJ Odudu: 'I knew we were working class. I shared the top bunk with my younger sister for years'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan recalls receiving free school meals as a child: 'I was lucky'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan recalls receiving free school meals as a child: 'I was lucky'
Next government must increase universal credit so people have enough money to survive
Next government must increase universal credit so people have enough money to survive
Benefits system is 'utterly failing' as food bank demand reaches record high: 'It's heartbreaking'
Benefits system is 'utterly failing' as food bank demand reaches record high: 'It's heartbreaking'
'We're at breaking point': Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars
'We're at breaking point': Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars
It's truly heartbreaking how often food bank guests are punished because they can't find work
It's truly heartbreaking how often food bank guests are punished because they can't find work
Food bank appeals for donations with 'joyous' remake of The Twelve Days of Christmas
Food bank appeals for donations with 'joyous' remake of The Twelve Days of Christmas
King Charles III: 'My birthday wish for our people and planet'
King Charles III: 'My birthday wish for our people and planet'
Food banks are being forced to ration supplies. We can't sustain this level of poverty for much longer
Food banks are being forced to ration supplies. We can't sustain this level of poverty for much longer
Would you prosecute a child for stealing baby formula? Shoplifting's rise amid cost of living crisis
Would you prosecute a child for stealing baby formula? Shoplifting's rise amid cost of living crisis
Huge energy bill hike leaves one of Britain’s biggest food banks facing closure by Christmas
Huge energy bill hike leaves one of Britain’s biggest food banks facing closure by Christmas
Meet the South London heroes who turned a derelict phone box into a community centre