At food banks, much more than just milk and sugar goes into a cup of tea.

Over a cuppa, volunteers take the time to chat to people and connect them up with advice and support.

When people are going through a tough time, this support can make a big difference. 💚 #NationalTeaDay

No parent should have to worry about whether they can afford food for their child.

Our social security system should be there to support us when times are tough.

But right now, it’s falling short and leaving people like Lowri with no option but to turn to a food bank. ⤵️ 💚

Want to support your local food bank by donating food?

Check out these 8 essential items that food banks often need. ⤵️

Thank you! 💚

This #NationalPetDay , we'd like you to meet Dixie! She's West Lothian Foodbank's cutest four-legged staff member. 🐶

Her job responsibilities include being cute and dishing out cuddles to the staff and volunteers in the office. 💚

📝 Bank the Food is a free app that tells you what your local food bank needs each week, making it even easier to support people in your community!

Check out how to use the BanktheFood app and support your local food bank. 👇💚

🩺❌ People on Universal Credit are having to go without medication and miss doctors appointments due to a lack of money.

This isn't right.

On #WorldHealthDay , we're calling for our social security system to support us all to live a healthy, dignified life. 💚

📝 Writing your food shopping list?

If you can, please add a few extra items to donate to your local food bank.

Every item donated makes a real difference and helps the food banks in our network support people in their communities. 💚