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Food bank users in Malvern face hardship due to delayed benefits and lack of savings, despite steady demand.
Food bank users in Malvern are facing deeper hardship despite steady numbers, volunteers say, as delays in Universal Credit and lack of savings leave people struggling with sudden expenses like rent hikes or repairs.
Around 30 to 40 households receive weekly food parcels, mostly short-term users referred by agencies like Citizens Advice.
Volunteers stress that recipients are not "scroungers" but low-income individuals unable to save.
The Malvern Hills Food Bank, supported by 80+ volunteers and local donations, is preparing festive packages for Christmas and urges those in need to seek help without shame, offering non-judgmental support.
Los usuarios de bancos de alimentos en Malvern enfrentan dificultades debido a retrasos en los beneficios y a la falta de ahorros, a pesar de la demanda constante.