‘To heat or eat’: Cambridge foodbank says families face tough winter

Cambridge city foodbank says many people around the city are having to choose between heating or eating. 

Cambridge was once labelled the UK’s least equal city by researchers, and now the charity is warning this winter could be tough for some in the area. 

Demand for support is well above pre-pandemic levels. 

The foodbank says an increase in food and fuel prices alongside cuts to Universal credit are helping to create the problem.

Margaret Saner, the CEO of the foodbank, went on to say that some parents are going without food, just to make sure their children can eat. 

They currently operate 7 pick up areas and in 11 years of service levels of demand had never reached as high as during the pandemic.

To get support, or to donate food, visit the website for Cambridge City Foodbank.