Real stories

Your support is helping to make a difference to people’s lives. Here are some of the stories of local people who access our services.

 
 
  • “This is the hardest I’ve ever known things – in the 80s when I was bringing up two kids, I still managed. People are really suffering.” Read our new case study, "Food bank a lifeline for cancer patient" here.

  • "For the past two months it has felt as though I’m a hamster on a wheel and the wheel is running out.” Read our new case study, "Working poor among those turning to food banks" here.

  • “It’s so hard – you can buy half the amount of food for £50 now. Everything has gone up in price.” Read our new case study “Food bank a lifeline for Tony” here.

  • “I couldn’t afford anything – food, gas, electricity – nothing. I’ve been living like this for months.” Read our new case study “Bereaved and with no income: La’s story” here.