Similarly, 24% said they had borrowed money to feed their child, while 12% used a food bank. That’s been a consistent story for two years now.”Cork-based food bank Feed Cork recently reported a surge in families using its service, while Dublin-based The D8 Food Bank said the same. They’re choosing between buying food and clothes sometimes.”Barnardos said in such scenarios where families were struggling, both parents and children suffer. “It’s a constant stress for parents,” Mr Moffatt said. “It’s so worrying that families have to borrow money to put food on the table.

Source: Irish Examiner February 27, 2024 02:29 UTC