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<p>The Department doesn’t maintain records on the number of food bank users. People
can be referred to a food bank through a range of local referral partners. Although
Jobcentre staff can also signpost claimants in writing to a food bank in line with
national guidance, they are not required to maintain records on whether a customer
has been issued with a signposting slip. As part of their wider community outreach
work, Jobcentre managers can work with food banks in their area if they are invited
to do so, to ensure that people are receiving all the support they are entitled to.</p>
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