Oxfam: food bank use increase linked to benefit
changes
Chris
Johnes, director Oxfam, speaks about the effects of the changes to the benefit
systems on families. This is one of the biggest reasons why more people cannot
afford food for their families and go to the food bank. The governments’ cuts
and Jobcentre errors are causing destitution in Britain. There are more than
half a million people who use the food bank to stay alive. The cuts to social
safety nets have gone too far and are leading people to poverty and
destitution. According to Oxfam and Church Action Poverty it is unacceptable
and call for a parliamentary inquiry.
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My opinion
I am so
happy that there are food banks that provide for the ones that cannot feed
their family. But if the government can prevent this and the food banks wouldn’t
be even needed in the first place. It can happen to anyone that doesn’t have a
job or simply can’t pay the bills and therefore can’t feed themselves. The
safety net is something that should secure the poor, but if there are cuts it
will get worse. Not for the rich but for the hungry ones. Food is essential in
life and you should help people to get it.
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(2013, May 30). Oxfam: food bank use
increase linked to benefit changes – video.
Some people rely on food banks in order to feed their family but food banks should be a safety net for the one and other who simply just can't afford to but food in the grocery store. If the government can prevent this they should or they should at least invest more money in the food banks so that they can provide for the ones who need their help.
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