Armed Forces personnel resort to food banks amid cost of living crisis

Military personnel and their families in the United Kingdom have increasingly turned to food banks due to the rising cost of living and high inflation rates, according to Sky News. One such food bank, initially set up by an aviator to support the local community, is now being used by Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. Internal RAF documents and interviews with military sources and charities reveal the extent of the crisis, with some service members having to choose between food or fuel and others unable to afford travel to see their families.

The cost of living crisis has affected all branches of the Armed Forces, with service members from the Royal Navy and the Army also experiencing hardships. A Royal Navy source said the Ministry of Defence is trying to offer more support, such as assistance with childcare costs, but more needs to be done.

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