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News and research relevant to food poverty in Leeds and across Yorkshire.
BBC Look North reports on the growing fuel poverty crisis affecting vulnerable households in Leeds, and the increasing pressure placed on food aid organisations and charities across the city.
Source: BBC Look North
Charities across the UK are seeing significantly increased demand for fuel vouchers as energy costs continue to rise, pushing more households into fuel poverty and reducing money available for food.
Source: BBC
York University Policy Engine publishes research and strategies for tackling food insecurity at city and national level, drawing on data from Leeds and other UK cities.
Source: York University Policy Engine
Government funding announced to tackle health disparities linked to food system inequalities, with a focus on communities disproportionately affected by food poverty.
Source: Government / NHS England
The Yorkshire Evening Post covers a report on homelessness in Leeds, with rates having tripled in recent years — placing greater demand on Leeds Homeless Street Angels and similar organisations.
Source: Yorkshire Evening Post
Three BBC Radio Leeds interviews with Dave Paterson discuss the scale of food aid provision in Leeds, the challenges facing providers, and the city's response to growing need.
Source: BBC Radio Leeds
The Big Issue North covers how Leeds is evaluating its food security situation and the steps being taken by the city to address long-term food poverty challenges.
Source: Big Issue North
Resolution Foundation research examines the challenges faced by households with pre-payment energy meters, who are disproportionately represented among those experiencing food poverty.
Source: Resolution Foundation
Barnardo's research explores children and young people's experiences of and preferences around accessing food support, informing how services can be made more appropriate for younger users.
Source: Barnardo's