In Brighton, listen to the voices of hungry people

More than 40 food banks and community groups in Brighton and Hove have urged the Chancellor to act on food poverty, as demand reaches crisis proportions.
Ali Ghanimi is Senior Manager at the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership.
More than 40 food banks and community groups in Brighton and Hove have urged the Chancellor to act on food poverty, as demand reaches crisis proportions.
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