If we have a comprehensive benefits and welfare system in place, there should be no need for food banks.
I used to work opposite one - the vast majority of people who went in did at least one of (a) smoked, (b) drove (c) had a dog and (d) were fiddling around on the phone. Too many people prioritise luxuries over necessities.
Perhaps if we started replacing cash handouts with vouchers for food, gas, electricity and paid housing costs direct to the landlord again, so people have guaranteed food, heat, and a roof over their heads, then the need for these would go.
I used to work opposite one - the vast majority of people who went in did at least one of (a) smoked, (b) drove (c) had a dog and (d) were fiddling around on the phone. Too many people prioritise luxuries over necessities.
Perhaps if we started replacing cash handouts with vouchers for food, gas, electricity and paid housing costs direct to the landlord again, so people have guaranteed food, heat, and a roof over their heads, then the need for these would go.



