lockdown, sparking new demands for urgent benefits reform.Independent food banks across the country saw demand rocket over the pandemic with nearly 183,000 parcels distributed.The growing trend led to fresh calls on the UK Government to loosen benefits.
In a list of demands, the Independent Food Aid Network called for:The network also wants the Scottish Government to better promote the Scottish Welfare Fund which provides crisis grants to people in need.The SNP administration at Holyrood is under renewed pressure to bring forward a Scottish Child Payment from February.Sabine Goodwin, coordinator of the Independent Food Aid Network, said: "Independent food banks in Scotland have seen a doubling in need for their support."The writing is on.
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