Bristol Hippodrome’s ‘Come From Away’ Food Drive: 18% of children in bristol are in food poverty

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Nationally, The Trussell Trust network distributed over 3.1 million emergency food parcels in the past year, including more than 1.1 million parcels for children. This represents a 94% increase compared to five years ago.

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00:00According to recent data, 18% of children in Bristol are living in poverty,

00:06with some areas experiencing rates as high as 55%.

00:11Over the past year, more than 50,000 people in Bristol and South Gloucestershire have had to rely on food banks,

00:18reflecting a broader national crisis where food bank usage has almost doubled in recent years.

00:25Nationally, the Trustsall Trust Network distributes over 3.1 million emergency food parcels in the past year,

00:33including more than 1.1 million parcels for children.

00:37This represents a 94% increase compared to five years ago.

00:42Many local businesses are helping to fight against food poverty.

00:46This includes a professional tour of Come From Away that is visiting the Bristol Hippodrome,

00:51who are hosting a food drive during their time in the city.

00:54The drive reflects the kindness, camaraderie and generosity themes that are relevant to the show.

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