由于成本飞涨、需求创纪录, 英国食品银行于冬季每十秒分发包裹。 UK food banks to distribute a parcel every 10 seconds this winter due to soaring costs and record demand.

英国食品银行预计今年冬季每10秒钟就会发出一份食品包裹, UK food banks expect to hand out a food parcel every 10 seconds this winter, a record pace driven by rising costs of food, energy, and rent. 特鲁塞尔信托基金报告说,自流行病前水平以来,包裹增加了40%,去年冬季发放了740 000件,儿童266 000件,65岁及以上者24 000多件。 The Trussell Trust reports a 40% increase in parcels since pre-pandemic levels, with 740,000 distributed last winter—266,000 for children and over 24,000 for those aged 65 and over. 超过68 000个家庭第一次进入粮食银行,58%的慈善机构表示准备比以往更难。 More than 68,000 families accessed food banks for the first time, and 58% of charities say preparation is harder than ever. 日益严重的能源债务和粮食无保障影响到1 400万成年人,促使人们呼吁提供紧急支持和长期解决办法。 Rising energy debt and food insecurity affect 14 million adults, prompting calls for urgent support and long-term solutions.