'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'
Carol Kemp, a 64-year-old woman, is struggling to make ends meet on universal credit and relies on free meals from a local church cafe. The number of people seeking meals has increased significantly, with many facing financial difficulties after the holiday season. Despite government claims of rising household incomes, individuals like Kemp express feelings of sadness and desperation over their situations.
- ▪Carol Kemp often has to settle for a packet of soup and a bit of bread for dinner due to high bills.
- ▪The Centenary Methodist Church in Boston has seen a 50% increase in people seeking meals since the beginning of the year.
- ▪Joanna Criddle, in charge of community meals, noted that many people struggle to find help or admit they need it.
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'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleShirley HenryReporting in BostonBBCCarol Kemp is among those benefiting from free hot mealsA woman who receives free hot meals from a cafe says she is struggling to make ends meet on universal credit. Carol Kemp, 64, is among a growing number of people receiving meals from the Centenary Methodist Church in Boston, Lincolnshire, according to volunteers. She said she often had "a packet of soup and a bit of bread" for dinner because of the cost of her bills.The government said household incomes had risen by 5% in real terms, food bank usage had fallen and it was supporting local authorities to help prevent households falling into crisis.Joanna Criddle says numbers of people using the service…
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