Imagine having to choose between keeping your home warm or putting food on the table. 😔 That's the harsh reality for many families in the UK right now.
According to analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the poorest 10% of UK households spent almost 18% of their budget on energy last year. With energy prices soaring, budgets are stretched thin, and many are struggling to make ends meet.
Jo Kilmartin, coordinator for a Hastings-based organization called Doms Food Mission, witnesses this struggle firsthand. She delivers food parcels donated by local businesses, grocery stores, and even hospitals to some of the neediest households in town.
Since winter 2021/22, the price of gas has surged by a staggering 141%, and electricity prices have jumped by 65%. This has led to a huge increase in demand at food missions like Jo's. With the situation only expected to worsen, people across the UK are facing the tough choice between energy and food. 🥶🍞
It's a situation that's hard to imagine in today's world, but for many, it's all too real. Let's hope for brighter days ahead. ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
