How do food banks work in the UK?
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According to the Trussell Trust, 655,000 people used a food bank for the first time in the UK between 2023 and 2024, highlighting a surge in demand. The logistical and community-driven approach of how food banks work in the UK relies on a vital network of volunteers and a formal referral system to provide emergency support to people experiencing poverty.
