# Food bank sees donations drop by 10% each year

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/food-bank-sees-donations-drop-by-10-each-year/
- Published: 2026-11-14T06:33:06+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T07:21:29+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Business (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6702j7e48eno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Business, Culture, Food, Government, Politics

## Key points

- Cambridge City Foodbank reports donations falling about 10% annually.
- It expects to provide over 45,000 meals through the winter appeal.
- Gifts up to £15,000 will be matched.

## Summary

Cambridge City Foodbank says donations have fallen by about 10% a year since 2023, as it prepares for its busiest period over Christmas and winter. Its chief executive is concerned that government advice urging households to keep three days’ worth of food and water could affect the public’s giving, though the government says it has found no serious evidence of stockpiling or supply shortages.

The food bank says it provided more than 260,000 meals in the past year, with someone receiving a meal every two minutes. It expects to provide over 45,000 meals between 13 November and 15 January, amid higher household costs for heating and energy. Donations fund emergency hampers, food and support, and contributions up to £15,000 will be matched.

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