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URGENT WINTER APPEAL

#EveryMealMatters

This winter, NPFB has a critical mission: making sure no one goes without the essential meals they need to survive the season. Our #EveryMealMatters appeal is dedicated to helping local individuals and families meet their most basic needs during the coldest and most challenging months. This winter, Every Meal Matters.

THE CHALLENGE:

With 96% of the people we support expressing deep concerns about affording food and basic utilities this coming winter, the reality is stark – especially in a city as wealthy as London. Rising costs are forcing families to make impossible choices, torn between essentials like food, warmth and healthcare. This situation affects people from all walks of life: single parents, elderly residents, and those with disabilities, leaving many vulnerable and in urgent need of support.
 
In recent months, first-time requests for food assistance have surged, proving that hunger is reaching even more households. Last year alone, NPFB supported over 11,000 households, and as winter deepens, the demand for support will only increase.
 

By joining us in our #EveryMealMatters appeal, you can help ensure that no one in our community has to wonder where their next meal will come from. Together, we can provide the stability, nourishment, and hope that every meal brings.

URGENT APPEAL

WINTER COST-OF-LIVING FUND

NPFB is taking action to combat the rising cost-of-living crisis. We’re launching the Cost-of-Living Appeal to aid local individuals and families in our community grappling with the mounting financial burden.

THE CHALLENGE:

Rising costs are pushing families to make agonising choices between essentials
like food and heating. This is an untenable situation that no one should face.

This crisis affects a diverse range of people, from single parents to the elderly, and
those living with disabilities, all facing circumstances beyond their control.

The statistics underscore the urgency of the issue. Notably, a staggering 30% of
the referrals NPFB received since April 2022 came from households that had
never previously sought food assistance. This startling fact highlights the alarming
reality of food insecurity among families who once enjoyed a stable existence.

This year alone, we’ve assisted 11,339 households in navigating the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis, and demand this winter for emergency aid will continue to rise.

THE REAL STORIES

MEET EMILY & JOHN

Emily has a job interview today, but she hasn’t eaten a meal, and she can’t afford to heat water for a shower beforehand.

John’s energy usage should be at its highest right now because it’s winter, but he can’t afford to heat his home or cook a meal for his family.

They‘ve completely run out of money to pay for food and fuel. They’ll have exhausted all other options. And have nobody to turn to.

They represent many individuals in dire need.

OUR RESPONSE:

We’re creating the NPFB Winter Cost-of-Living Fund. We’re reaching out to fellow local residents and businesses in Westminster to help us provide crucial relief to those most affected by escalating fuel, energy, and food expenses.

OUR SERVICES:

Our Impact

We’ve already seen significant positive impact:

50 %

of our customers preferring vouchers or cash over food parcels

50 %

of people receiving supermarket vouchers have had a positive impact on their emotional and physical wellbeing

50 %

reported not needing to use another food bank during this support

Our ‘Cash First’ approach is making a real difference!

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