Food banks in the Trussell Trust’s network saw a 47% increase in need during the pandemic with food parcel deliveries rising in four out of five southwest London boroughs.
Merton recorded the highest number of food parcels delivered
to hungry families, with 13,272 issued this year compared to 2,327 in 2019.
Figures are expected to be higher as many independent food
banks, local authorities and individuals stepped up to help during the pandemic.