Bristol Hippodrome’s ‘Come From Away’ Food Drive: 18% of children in bristol are in food poverty
Nationally, The Trussell Trust network distributed over 3.1 million emergency food parcels in the past year, including more than 1.1 million parcels for children. This represents a 94% increase compared to five years ago.
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00:00According to recent data, 18% of children in Bristol are living in poverty,
00:06with some areas experiencing rates as high as 55%.
00:11Over the past year, more than 50,000 people in Bristol and South Gloucestershire have had to rely on food banks,
00:18reflecting a broader national crisis where food bank usage has almost doubled in recent years.
00:25Nationally, the Trustsall Trust Network distributes over 3.1 million emergency food parcels in the past year,
00:33including more than 1.1 million parcels for children.
00:37This represents a 94% increase compared to five years ago.
00:42Many local businesses are helping to fight against food poverty.
00:46This includes a professional tour of Come From Away that is visiting the Bristol Hippodrome,
00:51who are hosting a food drive during their time in the city.
00:54The drive reflects the kindness, camaraderie and generosity themes that are relevant to the show.