Felixstowe charity say the cost of living crisis is 'dehumanising'
The Salvation Army are calling on the next Government to make vulnerable people a priority.
A branch of the Salvation Army in Suffolk says the cost of living crisis is a threat to people’s dignity.
The charity in Felixstowe say without increased support, the most vulnerable in society will continue to be marginalised and dehumanised.
The service are a Christian organisation that provides a variety of services to the community including food banks, community groups, and other practical help.
They are now calling on the next Government to listen to vulnerable people and prioritise their independence.
Captain of the branch Paul Williams says that demand for their services, particularly for food aid, has increased significantly in the cost of living crisis.
"We need to see people supported back into work, we need to see them being able to cover their basic expenses, so any support that could respond to that would be welcome."
"They're not getting things out of life, they're not even getting the basics, and on the other hand they feel like they're not being heard, and I don't think that contributes to a healthy society."
"There has been an increase in demand in our services, here in Felixstowe in particular we've got a foodbank that's under quite a lot of demand."
"So much so that we're almost struggling to keep up with demand in terms of food, but we're trying to respond to that as best as we can."