Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge
Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.
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"Without it, I don't know what I'd do."
— Matthew , Other
"It's a combination of everything."
— Mark Hutton , Executive
"If this trend keeps happening one or two years down the line, I don't know."
— Ellen Wood , Executive
"I've never seen our stock this low."
— Loki Stokes , Executive
Key People
CEO of the Trussell Trust North Bristol and South Gloucestershire branch.
Food logistics manager at the food bank.
Helps run the Millbrook Hub community larder.
Jury foreman who provided a first-name only comment after the verdict.
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Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.
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