Cost of living: community food groups say demand for services is increasing
The cost of living crisis continues to impact communities in Glasgow experiencing food insecurity despite inflation slowing down.
Memberships for food pantries that provide subsidised food for purchase are rising as families remain affected by the cost of living crisis.
The Pollok Pantry has seen an increase in community members seeking their services, with 50-80 people visiting the pantry each day.
Community members can buy from the pantry for a membership fee of £1 per month, or pay £3 for a singular food shop.
The Pollok Pantry manager, Tracey Gilligan, said: “It’s a lifesaver for people. People can’t heat their house because they need to eat. We’re able to give them that food.”
Tracey added: “They can make a few meals out of what they get in the pantry for £3 and it helps them, then they can pay for heating and other things that go wrong.”
Samantha Vega-Torres is a master’s student at Glasgow Caledonian University enrolled in the multimedia journalism program. She received her bachelor’s in communications with a concentration in journalism and media writing from Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
