William Eichler 16 February 2023

Birmingham food banks ‘running short of supplies’

Birmingham food banks ‘running short of supplies’ image
Image: Yau Ming Low / Shutterstock.com.

The leader of Birmingham City Council has warned that the city’s food banks are ‘running short of supplies’.

The city council’s leader, Ian Ward, said that he had been in contact with food banks, food clubs and food pantries across Birmingham.

They told the council that the cost-of-living crisis meant that demand was growing ‘week on week’, according to Cllr Ward.

The council leader also warned that some were ‘running short of supplies earlier and earlier each week.’

‘I find it staggering in a first world nation that so many people are struggling to feed themselves and their children,’ he said.

‘The sad fact is that more and more people turning to food banks are in work and still can’t afford spiralling prices and the Government should be ashamed. The situation is bad and it's getting worse.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Senior Project Manager (Regeneration)

West Yorkshire Combined Authority
£49,359 to £56,057 per annum (pay award pending) – Grade 9
With ambitious goals ahead, we need dedicated individuals who are ready to make a real impact as part of our expanding Housing team Leeds / Hybrid
Recuriter: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Information Governance Officer

Essex County Council
£28349.00 - £33351.00 per annum + pension
Information Governance OfficerPermanent, Full Time£28,349 to £33,351 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Information Governance Officer

Essex County Council
£28349.00 - £33351.00 per annum + pension
Information Governance OfficerFixed Term, Full Time£28,349 to £33,351 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

HR Advisor - Pay & Policy (Career Grade)

Wakefield Council
Grade 9 - Grade 10, Career Grade, 24 hours, Permanent
Are you ready to make a difference and shape policies that foster a high performing and inclusive workplace? Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

Leisure Support Assistant

Wakefield Council
£12,013.50 - £12,202.00, Grade 3, 18.5 hours, Permanent
Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Your Community? Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council
Linkedin Banner