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<p>The Department recognises the extremely valuable work of civil society in supporting
local communities. As the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Inquiry noted, the
reasons why people use food banks can be complex and overlapping. Their use in this
country can’t be attributed to a single cause.</p><p> </p><p>As promised the Department
for Work and Pensions has done more to raise awareness of Short Term Benefit Advances
for those in financial need at the start of a new benefit claim, including providing
information on GOV.UK and posters and leaflets in Jobcentres. Guidance has also been
updated and staff reminded of the process for considering STBA requests.</p>
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