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Demand Triples at Ludlow Food Bank Amid Rising Costs

12/15/2025

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Demand at Ludlow Food Bank in Shropshire has tripled, rising from 28 to 84 per week.
Co-ordinator Ruth Davies, of Ludlow Food Bank, says donations from schools and supermarkets help, but stock remains insufficient.
The food bank needs tinned goods, especially soup and baked beans.
Many clients face costs such as hospital visits.
The food bank has operated for 20 years and is open five days weekly.

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Demand at Ludlow Food Bank in Shropshire has tripled, rising from 28 to 84 per week.
Co-ordinator Ruth Davies, of Ludlow Food Bank, says donations from schools and supermarkets help, but stock remains insufficient.
The food bank needs tinned goods, especially soup and baked beans.
Many clients face costs such as hospital visits.
The food bank has operated for 20 years and is open five days weekly.