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<p>Foodbanks are independent, charitable organisations and the Department for Work
and Pensions does not have any role in their operation.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst Government
recognises that food charities are a great example of the generosity of spirit of
communities across the country, it is important to recognise the important distinction
between government welfare support and discretionary charitable support. Therefore,
the Department for Work and Pensions is unable to make an assessment as Foodbanks
are independent, charitable organisations who design their own delivery models and
criteria to access their services.</p><p> </p><p>Government understands the pressures
people, including parents, are facing with the cost of living and is taking action
to help. Overall, the government is providing total support of over £94bn over 2022-23
and 2023- 24 to help households and individuals with the rising cost of bills.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government also announced over £100 million of support for charities and
community organisations in England at the Spring Budget. This will support frontline
organisations experiencing increased demand and higher delivery costs and will provide
some investment in energy efficiency measures. It will be targeted towards those organisations
most at risk from cost of living pressures, due to increased demand and higher delivery
costs, as well as providing investment in energy efficiency measures. Further detail
will be published by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport shortly.</p>
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