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# Figures reveal increase in number of people using a food bank in Lichfield
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/figures-reveal-increase-in-number-of-people-using-a-food-bank-in-lichfield-ef-bf-bc/
- Published: 2022-05-03T05:58:54.000Z
- Updated: 2022-05-03T06:28:24.000Z
- Description: New figures have revealed a huge rise in the number of people using a food bank in Lichfield.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Charity, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:11, News

New figures have revealed a huge rise in the number of people using a food bank in Lichfield.

![Food bank](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/foodbank-1.jpg)

Statistics released for the 2021-22 period have revealed an 89% increase in those requiring assistance compared to the same period before the pandemic in 2019-20.

The increase on 21-22 was 11%, data from Lichfield Foodbank revealed.

But the charity is warning things could get worse after figures for April 2022 showed a 120% rise in usage on the same month in 2021.

A spokesperson said:

> “We shouldn’t be surprised by this, considering the removal of the £20 Universal Credit uplift, the huge rise in household energy costs, the price of fuel, and food costs themselves rising.  
>  
> “Inflation is outstripping household income increases, leaving those on benefits particularly vulnerable.  
>  
> “Far from everyone being able to afford the essentials, many people in our community are struggling to survive with their dignity and peace of mind intact.”  
>  
> Lichfield Foodbank spokesperson

The figures come despite national figures for the 21-22 period showing a 15% decrease on the previous year and a 14% increase on the pre-pandemic 20-21 year.

A Lichfield Foodbank spokesperson said:

> “A city without the need for foodbanks by 2025 may look a long way off just now, but we continue to work towards this, and are working hard to support those who need our services.  
>  
> “We are working with Citizens Advice and will have an adviser on hand at all of our food distribution sessions for at least the next two years – providing on-the-spot support to our users – with a focus on income maximisation.  
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> “Given time we are confident that this support will impact positively on the number of people seeking help from us.  
>  
> “The massive increase in numbers of people coming to us is stretching our food stocks to the limit, so please continue to give as you are able.”  
>  
> Lichfield Foodbank spokesperson

People can find out where to donate to Lichfield Foodbank and how to access their service via [the organisation’s website](https://lichfield.foodbank.org.uk/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).