Nearly one in four working parents turning to food banks amid cost of living crisis

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"Hundreds of thousands of parents are turning to food banks to feed their families despite being in paid work, new research has suggested, as the cost of living continues to rise in the UK. Nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of working parents used a food support service in the past year, a survey by The Felix Project has found. That figure could equate to around 1,725,000 parents if played out nationally."

The Independent covers major topics including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech while investigating political funding and producing documentaries such as 'The A Word'. The outlet remains freely accessible without paywalls and relies on donations to fund on-the-ground reporting and reach audiences across the political spectrum. New research from The Felix Project finds nearly 23% of working parents used a food support service in the past year, potentially equating to about 1,725,000 parents nationwide. One in four of these parents turn to a food bank every one or two weeks, and major providers warn of soaring demand this winter.

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