Action for Children said its frontline service workers have been "overwhelmed by the sheer desperation of frightened families" who are scared they won’t be able to properly feed children and babies.
Many sectors of the economy have been hit hard in recent weeks, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing on Monday night (23 March) that people in the UK must only leave their homes to buy essentials and to exercise once a day.
Thousands of people have been asked to take unpaid leave or have been made redundant as a result.
Meanwhile, due to the closure of schools and early years settings on Friday (20 March), many parents are unable to work because they need to care for their children.
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