BBC Business
Thieves Ruin 16 Tonnes of Food Meant for Needy, Prove There Is No Low They Won't Go
Thieves cut power to FareShare North East's freezer, ruining 16 tonnes of food (7,000 meals) meant for the needy. Heartbreak ensues.
2026-07-23
BBC Business
2026-07-21
BBC Business
Dad Faces Summer of Crumbs as Food Donations Plummet and Vouchers Vanish
A single dad and food banks brace for a grim summer as donations dry up and voucher programs end, proving that even the cost of living crisis is now on a budget.
2026-04-30
BBC Business
Guernsey Food Bank's Shelves Look Like It's Been Raided by a Very Polite Post-Apocalypse Gang
Guernsey's biggest food bank is running on fumes, seeing two to three new clients a week, and begging for basics like coffee and sugar - because even charity can't run on good intentions alone.
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