Putting families first
Join our campaign urging the Government to prioritise family support
Everyday, The Salvation Army helps families unable to escape poverty because Government support systems are failing. We are calling on the Government to give families the help they need.
Food banks, clothing donations, and temporary housing can only offer struggling families some short-term relief, but what they desperately need is support that lifts them out of poverty and puts them back on their feet.
Write to your MP today and call on the Government to put the welfare of struggling families first.
7.6 million families with children across the country live hand to mouth because they can't afford the basics like housing, heating and three meals a day.
The most vulnerable families can no longer rely on the welfare safety net to provide the very basics like enough money to eat and pay rent.
The Government must invest in ensuring the poorest of parents can afford to feed and house their children and access help into employment and affordable childcare.
Join us in urging the government to prioritise families and help lift them out of poverty.
School uniform banks provide lifeline for parents
The Salvation Army has seen a rise in demand for second hand school uniforms from its uniform banks.
York youth leader clocks up miles to help fund summer camp
James ran a half marathon to help two students attend Salvation Army Divisional Camp in Harrogate.
Families must not suffer to fill the budget ‘black hole’
The Salvation Army is concerned that families will have to face the burden as Government manages finances.
Summertime means struggling families could skip meals
43% of families worried about being pushed into financial difficulty over the summer holidays.