Demand for Sheffield food bank rises by 50 per cent in a week during coronavirus lockdown

Families in Sheffield are struggling to feed themselves and their families more than ever during the coronavirus lockdown, with demand for food banks in the city soaring.
By Robert Cumber
Published 13th Apr 2020, 13:04 BST
Updated 14th Apr 2020, 15:23 BST

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The S2 Food Bank saw 120 clients during the first week of the quarantine and fed 186 adults and 79 children.

In week two, it saw 186 clients and fed 225 adults and 135 children.

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Nick Twite stacking shelves at the S2 Food Bank in SheffieldNick Twite stacking shelves at the S2 Food Bank in Sheffield
Nick Twite stacking shelves at the S2 Food Bank in Sheffield
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The food bank has thanked all the supporters helping it continue its vital work, as it appealed for more donations including small nappies, squash and tinned pasta.

It’s not the only food bank struggling to meet increased demand during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Charlotte Killeya, social food coordinator at Parson Cross Initiative (Projects) said it had been forced to join with another food bank in the city to ensure it could keep going.

“The current crisis just shows the deep cracks that are present in our welfare system,” she added.

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