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Coronavirus: Food bank parcels for children 'at record high'
Jun 3, 2020
Food banks in Scotland say they have recorded the largest ever increase in emergency food parcels going to children during the pandemic.
The Trussell Trust - which runs 83% of the country's network - reported total deliveries were up 47% in April compared to the same period in 2019.
This included a 62% increase in parcels going to children.
The trust is now calling for the government to give help to low-income families, including a £250 lump sum.
It also wants an extension of cash payments for children eligible for free school meals until schools reopen in August.
The Scottish government said it had committed £350m of additional funding "to support those most at risk".
A spokesman said it was also supporting over 175,000 children with access to free school meals.
Food bank parcel numbers in Scotland hit record high
More than 100 organisations have signed up to a coalition urging the Scottish and UK governments to help "as widespread concern mounts for children's wellbeing".
The group includes the Trussell Trust, the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) in Scotland and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF).
They want the UK government to introduce a temporary Coronavirus Emergency Income Support Scheme.
The charities say this would "ensure everyone has enough money in their pocket for essentials during this crisis".
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