This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Rejected petition Businesses to donate their unsold food to foodbanks
In the UK, around 13 out of 65 million people are living in poverty; about 20% of the population. With an increasing number of people falling into poverty, foodbanks require more donations to support and meet the needs of the people.
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Food poverty is the inability to have an adequate and nutritious diet, often due to a lack of money. In the UK, someone is considered to be living in poverty if their household income is less than 60% of the median UK household income annually.
Foodbanks depend greatly on public donations to offer food and support services for those in need. Businesses donating their unsold food would increase the support foodbanks receive, helping people overcome poverty.
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