The Trussell Trust says areas which have the new Universal Credit, demand on food banks has increased by 16.85%. Southampton already has this new benefit system. Southampton City Mission have seen an initial increase of 15% and are now serving 800 people a month and they expect this to rise. We had a quick tour of their depot. | BBC Dorset

The Trussell Trust has warned food banks are now at “breaking point” due to a “tsunami of need” driven by the cost-of-living crisis as it called on the Government to provide adequate support in its upcoming budget. #costofliving #trusselltrust | London Live