'I used to feel shame for using a food bank - but asking for help is brave'
- Posted on March 11, 2026
- By The Mirror
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'I used to feel shame for using a food bank - but asking for help is brave'

New figures show over 2.6million emergency food parcels were provided to those in need last year - a 12% fall. But there are fears the Middle East conflict could reverse the fall