Rise in food bank use due to benefit changes, warns YMCA

Derren Hayes
Thursday, November 13, 2014

Delays in receiving benefits are forcing many vulnerable young people to turn to food banks to feed themselves, YMCA England has said.

YMCA England runs food banks to help vulnerable young people. Image: YMCA England
YMCA England runs food banks to help vulnerable young people. Image: YMCA England

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