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Third Force News
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2026
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“Foodbanks were never meant to become a permanent part of life in communities across Scotland, yet for many families emergency food aid has become normalised."
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Investing in affordable community food models can help prevent people reaching crisis point in the first place.
"When nearly a third of members say they have reduced or stopped using foodbanks, policymakers should pay attention to that. This is about dignity, prevention and long-term community resilience.
“We need to move beyond emergency responses and invest in approaches that give people consistent access to affordable food while connecting them to wider support in their communities.”
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