Eastbourne Foodbank and Citizens Advice Eastbourne are
working on the frontline of the cost of living crisis and have joined forces to write a report, calling for additional help for those on low incomes.
Citizens Advice Eastbourne and Eastbourne Foodbank say the current crisis will continue to place increased demand on voluntary sector organisations.
As food and energy prices rise, many people in Eastbourne and across the UK are experiencing immense financial pressure and hardship.
Our two charities will provide ongoing support in these difficult times, they are calling for their limited resources to be recognised and for a change in policy, which makes life affordable for all.
The report focuses on digital exclusion and sickness and disability related poverty within the community. The two local charities say the 22-page document, entitled Cost of Living Report October 2022, aims to provide a snapshot into the changeable and ongoing crisis.
It makes both local and national recommendations. Locally, the report calls for a benefit uptake campaign, council support systems and a review of council tax arrangements.
Alan Bruzon, chief officer at Citizens Advice Eastbourne, said: “I am pleased to have collaborated on this report with Eastbourne Foodbank as our services share a common view on issues surrounding poverty and the cost of living crisis.
“We have a similar aim to enable and empower people and to end the reliance on charitable support by making life affordable for all. We will continue to work together to help people through the current crisis.”
Jess Holliday, campaigns and communications manager at Eastbourne Foodbank, said: “It is not right that so many people are struggling to afford the essentials. We are seeing an increasing amount of poverty and we are pleased to be working with Citizens Advice Eastbourne to highlight the issues being faced by so many people in our town.
“Together, we hold hope for a better future and a stronger social security system, which protects people from destitution.”
The report will be sent to local decision makers and available for the public to view in Eastbourne Library from Tuesday (October 4).
You can access the report by clicking on this link Cost of Living Report October 2022 (2)
