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26% Of Irish Parents Don't Have Enough Food To Feed Their Children

One-quarter of Irish families say they don't have enough food to feed their children. A survey by Ba...
Ben Finnegan
Ben Finnegan

11:37 AM - 4 Nov 2022



26% Of Irish Parents Don't Hav...

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26% Of Irish Parents Don't Have Enough Food To Feed Their Children

Ben Finnegan
Ben Finnegan

11:37 AM - 4 Nov 2022



One-quarter of Irish families say they don't have enough food to feed their children.

A survey by Barnardos found 26% of parents haven't been able to put meals on the table over the past year as the cost-of-living crisis bites.

The study conducted by Coyne Research on behalf of the children's charity also found 41% of families with children living at home reported consciously cutting back on food spending

It's as the cost-of-living crisis is forcing families to choose between food and other essentials, such as energy costs.

Barnardos is reporting a marked increase in demand, with parents who've not previously used its services looking for food parcels with staples like bread, milk, cheese and ham so they can make school lunches.



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