Plymouth soup run reports 'frightening' rise in demand

The Plymouth soup run is struggling to meet demand Credit: ITV Westcountry

Volunteers from the Plymouth soup run, who provide hot meals to homeless and hungry people across the city, say they are struggling to keep up with a 'frightening' rise in demand.

The service is reporting a significant increase in recent weeks, and not just from those sleeping on the streets.

Working families say changes to the benefits system are pushing them into poverty.