Thursday, September 27, 2012

London's poor


As the economic downturn takes effect, increasing numbers of Londoners are turning to charities and relying on free school meals because they cannot access or afford decent food.

Just last year, one charity’s foodbanks fed almost 15,000 people in the capital. Kids Company – a charity working with vulnerable young people – reports that 37 per cent of 5-12 year olds at three of their centres claim there is not enough food for them to eat at home every day.  Almost a third of London’s school children are registered for free school meals.

Fiona Twycross, member of the  London AssemblyHealth and Environment Committee, said: "It appears that many people who are turning to food banks are working but still can’t afford to buy enough food for their families."

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