Foodbank demand surges during lockdown

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Demand for emergency food relief has spiked during the Greater Sydney lockdown Source: supplied Foodbank

Thousands of emergency food relief hampers are being delivered every day for those struggling during lockdown in New South Wales.


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  • The charity has delivered to areas across Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast, and Wollongong since the lockdown was announced on 26 June.
  • Between 2,500 and 3,500 hampers are being packed each day.
  • The National Debt Hotline has also received calls for support from those who haven't experienced financial stress before.
 A leading charity saying demand has surged by more than 200% during the latest outbreak

 




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