This isn’t right but #ThisCanChange. We’re calling on the government to make changes now so that no one is left behind. Find out more > trusselltrust.org/heriot-wat…

No one should ever need to use a #foodbank. But as tonight's @BBCTwo doc highlights, #UniversalCredit isn't the poverty-fighting reform that was once promised. People experiencing delays, esp with the five-week wait, have been forced to charity to survive. This isn't right.

“Continue to be shocked & saddened by the news of increased #foodbank use & think how you can play a part in working towards a future where they aren't needed.” Whether you donate food, funds or campaign for change , together we can make a difference > socialcare.today/2020/01/08/…

“The 5-wk wait between applying for #UniversalCredit & receiving payment pushes young people into severe hardship before they’ve taken their 1st steps to independence.” It’s great to see @centrepointuk backing #5WeeksTooLong – together we can end the wait huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/u…

On #WorldHungerDay we want to be clear. Hunger in the UK isn’t about food. And #foodbanks aren’t the solution. If we want to end hunger, we need to tackle the structural issues that leave people without enough money for a decent standard of living. RT if you agree #ThisCanChange

Stories have the power to create change. No one should be forced to use a #foodbank to feed their family, but the wait for #UniversalCredit is #5WeeksTooLong. Our @this_is_ellie_t explains how the Govt's current support isn't enough for people like Sarah > trusselltrust.org/2019/03/27…

And it isn’t inevitable. We know what can anchor people against those tides and reduce the need for food banks. That’s why we’ll continue to campaign for long-term structural change. Join us here #5WeeksTooLong 4/4 > action.trusselltrust.org/5we…

The rising cost of living, insecure work & benefit delays such as the 5-week wait on #UniversalCredit are sweeping people into poverty, leaving many without enough money for the basics. This isn’t right. 3/4

We’ve long campaigned to create a future without #foodbanks. To end the need for food banks, we need to end #poverty – to do this we need to challenge the systematic issues that leave people without enough money for food. 2/4

THREAD: #Foodbanks provide absolutely vital, compassionate support across the UK - but no charity can replace the dignity of having long-term financial security. 1/4 xitter.cf/guardian/status/110989…

Promising to see the Secretary of State is listening to #foodbanks' evidence. What we need now is action, to address why #UniversalCredit has forced some people to food banks. The govt must end the 5+ week wait for payment. Will you join #5WeeksTooLong? > bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-4…

We’re amazed that more than 5,000 people have joined our #5WeeksTooLong campaign. #UniversalCredit should be fighting poverty, not forcing people to use #foodbanks. There's still time to join us. Let's end the 5-week wait together > action.trusselltrust.org/5we…

We’re a country that prides itself on its sense of fairness & justice. #UniversalCredit isn’t the poverty-fighting reform that was promised. It shouldn’t force people to use #foodbanks. Let’s end the 5-week wait – join the #5WeeksTooLong campaign > trusselltrust.org/five-weeks…

THREAD: We’re being asked lots of Qs about what we think of #UniversalCredit today. To be clear: we use evidence from our #foodbank network to comment on the impact of policies & campaign for long-term change to protect people from hunger & poverty, & will continue to do so. 1/5

18K people have signed the @EndHunger_UK petition about #UniversalCredit being delivered to Downing Street today - we're pleased to have worked alongside others in the sector to make sure people who have used #foodbanks or volunteer in them are involved > bit.ly/2PgPirt