Quote Originally Posted by joecity View Post
I was thinking of that before mate. Wondering why this should be.I don't see them as a market force in that way. You need to be referred to them as I understand by an agency involved in welfare. Not to say that some folk will try and get access to them to ease the strain who perhaps have food in the fridge. Minimal I would think. It's just tinned food and dry goods isn't it. Not like you're scoring big . Unless you and/or you're children are genuinely hungry.
Looked to his up and it seems there's varying ways you can qualify.

It also appears 'some' abuse the system ( isn't there always)

A lot used by asylum seekers ( which Daily Mail thinks is awful 🙁) and often those who've had their benefits suspended.

It's nothing new though. Years ago we had soup kitchens.