The Trussell Trust

The Trussell Trust is a network of over 1,300 local food bank centres in communities across the UK. Together we provide practical emergency support to people facing financial hardship.

But emergency food isn’t a long-term solution to hunger. People need food banks when they don’t have enough money for essentials. It’s not right that anyone needs a food bank to get by, and we can change this by ensuring everyone has enough income to eat, stay warm and stay dry. That’s why we also work with communities across the UK to change the things that push people to need a food bank.

We bring together data and evidence from food banks and the people who need them across the UK, gathering powerful information on our society. Our research projects give the most in-depth picture of who needs a food bank and why, helping us co-create and advocate for solutions that will ensure all of us have enough money to cover our basic needs.

Our network of food banks is supported by churches, community groups, local businesses, schools, and more than 28,000 dedicated volunteers. Working together, we can build a better future, where none of us need a food bank.