Food Banks In Newcastle Flashcards
1
Q
How many people in Newcastle use food banks?
A
8%
2
Q
What is the busiest food bank in Newcastle?
A
West End - giving 1,000 people packages each week
3
Q
What 3 ways have food banks been successful?
A
- reduces hunger
- reduces waste
- improves healthy eating
4
Q
Why aren’t food banks sustainable?
A
The don’t solve the underlying issues of low wages and benefit cuts
