Food poverty in a rich country
Three UK citizens discuss how difficult it can be to feed a family on a low income
As food prices are rising around the world, along with the cost of energy, even people living in some of the world’s wealthiest countries are struggling to manage.
In this episode, three UK citizens discuss how difficult it can be to feed a family on a low income.
Single parents Sue and Dominic tell of how they have had to skips meals themselves to ensure their children are fed, and how food insecurity has at times left them with feelings of shame.
And Kayleigh Maughan, the founder of the charity End Holiday Hunger, explains how the donations she relies on to make up the food parcels she sends to families in need are dwindling as supermarkets and households feel the pressure of the rising cost of living.
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Contributors:
Sue Stalker
Dominic Watters
Kayleigh Maughan
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