The present paper reviews the growing body of literature on food insecurity and food bank
use in the UK. It provides an overview of food insecurity in this context, followed by a …

This article reflects on the insights afforded by the regular measurement and monitoring of
household food insecurity in Canada juxtaposed against information on food bank usage in …

Food banks play a major role in the food aid sector by distributing donated and purchased
groceries directly to food insecure families. The public health implications of food insecurity …

Food banks have become the first line of response to problems of hunger and food
insecurity in affluent nations. Although originating in the USA, food banks are now well …

The provision of food aid through food banks has recently expanded in the UK. By providing
free bags of food to people experiencing financial shortfalls, food banks aim to prevent …

Household food insecurity is a serious public health concern in high-income countries.
Canada and the USA regularly monitor household food insecurity, while in other countries …

The study aim was to investigate the role of foodbanks in the context of food insecurity and
explore food choices and eating behaviours amongst users. Food insecurity is associated …

The Foodbank Hunger Report provides an annual snapshot of the largely hidden problem of
food insecurity in Australia. The 2016 report is a summary of two pieces of research …

Background: Rising food bank usage in the UK suggests a growing prevalence of food
insecurity. However, a formalised, representative measure of food insecurity was not …

The voluntary welfare sector has responded to hunger and food insecurity in the community
and plays a critical role in meeting the food needs of vulnerable people. Food banks and …