In the year that concluded in March, 3,121,404 meals were distributed by the 1,300-food bank network of the Trussell Trust.
In the twelve months leading up to March 2023, little under three million parcels were distributed.
Although there has been a minor decrease in the number of new users this year (655,000), it is still a 40% increase from five years ago.
Additionally, the trust reports that the number of plots awarded to individuals of state pension age rose by 27% to 179,000.
One foodbank in Leeds is reporting an increase in demand from senior citizens.
