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Trussell, in collaboration with WPI Economics and Humankind Research, has initiated an innovative project that investigates the full extent of the UK’s emergency food requirements, the societal implications, and the potential effects of various solutions. This first report aims to provide solid evidence to support meaningful initiatives in addressing hunger and hardship across the country, working towards a future where food banks are no longer necessary.
A subsequent report is set to be released in Spring 2025, which will explore in greater detail the personal, social, and economic impacts of food insecurity and material deprivation. The findings will be based on comprehensive participatory research reflecting the daily experiences of those facing these issues, along with economic analysis that quantifies the cascading costs incurred by individuals, communities, and governments.
The report writers looked at four main areas…
- How we define the full scale of need for emergency food, measured by our ‘hunger and hardship’
- The scale of hunger and hardship across the UK, including historic and future trends
- Who is most likely to face hunger and hardship
- Impact assessments of a range of policies, including the fiscal cost and the impact on the scale of hunger and hardship.
Further summary to follow
