Independent Food Aid Network
@ifanuk.bsky.social
The Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) supports and represents independent food aid providers including hundreds of food banks operating across the UK. IFAN advocates for a #cashfirst or income-focused approach to food insecurity.
We’ve joined @cpaguk.bsky.social & 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
November 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We’ve joined @cpaguk.bsky.social & 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
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@aberlourcharity.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @amnesty.org @barnardosscot.bsky.social @celcis.org @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social @cpaguk.bsky.social @childrenfirst.bsky.social @cypcs.bsky.social @crer-scotland.bsky.social @familiesoutside.bsky.social
@aberlourcharity.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @amnesty.org @barnardosscot.bsky.social @celcis.org @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social @cpaguk.bsky.social @childrenfirst.bsky.social @cypcs.bsky.social @crer-scotland.bsky.social @familiesoutside.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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By-and-for organisations are a critical part of society.
They providing essential services and a voice for communities and populations often missing or excluded from the workplace, the charity landscape, and within spheres of influence and policymaking.
Learn more:
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They providing essential services and a voice for communities and populations often missing or excluded from the workplace, the charity landscape, and within spheres of influence and policymaking.
Learn more:
neweconomics.org/2025/09/buil...
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Understanding the distinctiveness of by-and-for organisations
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November 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
By-and-for organisations are a critical part of society.
They providing essential services and a voice for communities and populations often missing or excluded from the workplace, the charity landscape, and within spheres of influence and policymaking.
Learn more:
neweconomics.org/2025/09/buil...
They providing essential services and a voice for communities and populations often missing or excluded from the workplace, the charity landscape, and within spheres of influence and policymaking.
Learn more:
neweconomics.org/2025/09/buil...
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I can’t envisage a child poverty strategy which garners any credibility without fully scrapping the two-child limit.
Unconvinced? Check out (even better share) this summary of the peer-reviewed evidence base @kittyjstewart.bsky.social @aaronreeves.bsky.social
largerfamilies.study/publications...
Unconvinced? Check out (even better share) this summary of the peer-reviewed evidence base @kittyjstewart.bsky.social @aaronreeves.bsky.social
largerfamilies.study/publications...
November 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I can’t envisage a child poverty strategy which garners any credibility without fully scrapping the two-child limit.
Unconvinced? Check out (even better share) this summary of the peer-reviewed evidence base @kittyjstewart.bsky.social @aaronreeves.bsky.social
largerfamilies.study/publications...
Unconvinced? Check out (even better share) this summary of the peer-reviewed evidence base @kittyjstewart.bsky.social @aaronreeves.bsky.social
largerfamilies.study/publications...
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Backed by leading anti-poverty and children’s charities, Big Issue wants to see the government setting clear targets to ending child poverty
Big Issue wants the government to set targets to end child poverty
www.bigissue.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Backed by leading anti-poverty and children’s charities, Big Issue wants to see the government setting clear targets to ending child poverty
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Great to represent @ifanuk.bsky.social in Parliament this morning at the launch of @turn2us.org.uk new campaign.
A brilliant event for a campaign that is desperately needed.
Our social security system should be there for all of us when we need it.
#stopthestigma #fixthesystem
A brilliant event for a campaign that is desperately needed.
Our social security system should be there for all of us when we need it.
#stopthestigma #fixthesystem
October 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Great to represent @ifanuk.bsky.social in Parliament this morning at the launch of @turn2us.org.uk new campaign.
A brilliant event for a campaign that is desperately needed.
Our social security system should be there for all of us when we need it.
#stopthestigma #fixthesystem
A brilliant event for a campaign that is desperately needed.
Our social security system should be there for all of us when we need it.
#stopthestigma #fixthesystem
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We’re here setting up at the House of Commons, ready to meet your MPs and talk to them about how we can change the social security system.
Find out more about our campaign and how you can get involved: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-stigma
#StoptheStigma #FixtheSystem
Find out more about our campaign and how you can get involved: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-stigma
#StoptheStigma #FixtheSystem
October 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We’re here setting up at the House of Commons, ready to meet your MPs and talk to them about how we can change the social security system.
Find out more about our campaign and how you can get involved: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-stigma
#StoptheStigma #FixtheSystem
Find out more about our campaign and how you can get involved: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-stigma
#StoptheStigma #FixtheSystem
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Suspending SNAP would affect many many many people on low incomes in the USA’s and negatively impact on their rights to food, social security and an adequate standard of living. More here. ⬇️⬇️
Suspending these payments would deny tens of millions of people their basic human right to food.
Read more:
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Tens of Millions at Risk of Hunger if US Food Assistance Lapses
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last Friday that it will stop distributing payments for essential food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) startin...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Suspending SNAP would affect many many many people on low incomes in the USA’s and negatively impact on their rights to food, social security and an adequate standard of living. More here. ⬇️⬇️
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We're delighted to share our Manifesto for a #WellbeingEconomy co-created with our members.
Our manifesto highlights how we can change the rules of our economy, using bold, achievable and transformative policies that put people and planet first. www.weallscotland.org/_files/ugd/e...
Our manifesto highlights how we can change the rules of our economy, using bold, achievable and transformative policies that put people and planet first. www.weallscotland.org/_files/ugd/e...
October 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We're delighted to share our Manifesto for a #WellbeingEconomy co-created with our members.
Our manifesto highlights how we can change the rules of our economy, using bold, achievable and transformative policies that put people and planet first. www.weallscotland.org/_files/ugd/e...
Our manifesto highlights how we can change the rules of our economy, using bold, achievable and transformative policies that put people and planet first. www.weallscotland.org/_files/ugd/e...
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Today was about hope. Hope for a better Scotland where all of us have enough to flourish. To stand beside friends and colleagues and demand this loudly was a complete joy.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
October 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Today was about hope. Hope for a better Scotland where all of us have enough to flourish. To stand beside friends and colleagues and demand this loudly was a complete joy.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
Independent Food Aid Network member organisations are proud to be marching today alongside @trussellscot.bsky.social food bank teams, other campaigners, and people from across the length and breadth of Scotland We'll see you there! #ScotlandDemandsBetter @povertyalliance.org
📢Today's the day!
Today we are marching together for a better Scotland.
Join us as #WeDemandBetter
March assembles from 10am (buses arriving from 9:30am) at Scottish Parliament.
Today we are marching together for a better Scotland.
Join us as #WeDemandBetter
March assembles from 10am (buses arriving from 9:30am) at Scottish Parliament.
October 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Independent Food Aid Network member organisations are proud to be marching today alongside @trussellscot.bsky.social food bank teams, other campaigners, and people from across the length and breadth of Scotland We'll see you there! #ScotlandDemandsBetter @povertyalliance.org
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📢1 day to go!
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
October 24, 2025 at 7:25 AM
📢1 day to go!
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
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📢Banners and flags at the ready!
Thanks to everyone who has given us a sneak peak at the banners, flags and placards you have created ahead of #ScotlandDemandsBetter.
Drop a pic of in the comments so we can look our for your creations!
#WeDemandBetter
Thanks to everyone who has given us a sneak peak at the banners, flags and placards you have created ahead of #ScotlandDemandsBetter.
Drop a pic of in the comments so we can look our for your creations!
#WeDemandBetter
October 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📢Banners and flags at the ready!
Thanks to everyone who has given us a sneak peak at the banners, flags and placards you have created ahead of #ScotlandDemandsBetter.
Drop a pic of in the comments so we can look our for your creations!
#WeDemandBetter
Thanks to everyone who has given us a sneak peak at the banners, flags and placards you have created ahead of #ScotlandDemandsBetter.
Drop a pic of in the comments so we can look our for your creations!
#WeDemandBetter
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⏳5 days to go!
Join us on Saturday 25th October for the march for all of us #ScotlandDemandsBetter
📍Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament before marching onto The Meadows for a rally with inspirational speakers and live music!
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com/supporters
Join us on Saturday 25th October for the march for all of us #ScotlandDemandsBetter
📍Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament before marching onto The Meadows for a rally with inspirational speakers and live music!
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com/supporters
October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
⏳5 days to go!
Join us on Saturday 25th October for the march for all of us #ScotlandDemandsBetter
📍Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament before marching onto The Meadows for a rally with inspirational speakers and live music!
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com/supporters
Join us on Saturday 25th October for the march for all of us #ScotlandDemandsBetter
📍Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament before marching onto The Meadows for a rally with inspirational speakers and live music!
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com/supporters
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❗ The two-child limit is pushing families to food banks.
This policy is cruel. And it's time to end it.
Email your MP to call on the Chancellor to end the two-child limit 👉 https://bit.ly/4ovyIAj
This policy is cruel. And it's time to end it.
Email your MP to call on the Chancellor to end the two-child limit 👉 https://bit.ly/4ovyIAj
October 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
❗ The two-child limit is pushing families to food banks.
This policy is cruel. And it's time to end it.
Email your MP to call on the Chancellor to end the two-child limit 👉 https://bit.ly/4ovyIAj
This policy is cruel. And it's time to end it.
Email your MP to call on the Chancellor to end the two-child limit 👉 https://bit.ly/4ovyIAj
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📣 On Sat 25 Oct, join us in Edinburgh as #WeDemandBetter!
🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament
🚶March through the city
🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun!
Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament
🚶March through the city
🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun!
Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📣 On Sat 25 Oct, join us in Edinburgh as #WeDemandBetter!
🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament
🚶March through the city
🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun!
Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament
🚶March through the city
🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun!
Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
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HAPPY WORLD FOOD DAY!
Great to be facilitating at the 2nd Public Diners Conference in Edinburgh.
Looking forward to a day of connection, questioning and good food.
@nourishscotland.bsky.social
Great to be facilitating at the 2nd Public Diners Conference in Edinburgh.
Looking forward to a day of connection, questioning and good food.
@nourishscotland.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 9:16 AM
HAPPY WORLD FOOD DAY!
Great to be facilitating at the 2nd Public Diners Conference in Edinburgh.
Looking forward to a day of connection, questioning and good food.
@nourishscotland.bsky.social
Great to be facilitating at the 2nd Public Diners Conference in Edinburgh.
Looking forward to a day of connection, questioning and good food.
@nourishscotland.bsky.social
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What’s next now #ChallengePoverty Week is over…
We have an idea 💡
Join us on:
🗓️ Saturday 25th October
📍 Edinburgh
As #wedemandbetter for Scotland 🏴
More info >>> www.scotland-demands-better.com
We have an idea 💡
Join us on:
🗓️ Saturday 25th October
📍 Edinburgh
As #wedemandbetter for Scotland 🏴
More info >>> www.scotland-demands-better.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
What’s next now #ChallengePoverty Week is over…
We have an idea 💡
Join us on:
🗓️ Saturday 25th October
📍 Edinburgh
As #wedemandbetter for Scotland 🏴
More info >>> www.scotland-demands-better.com
We have an idea 💡
Join us on:
🗓️ Saturday 25th October
📍 Edinburgh
As #wedemandbetter for Scotland 🏴
More info >>> www.scotland-demands-better.com
Are you at #SNP25 this weekend? Come and join #EndChildPoverty's fringe event to hear from speakers including Cabinet Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville to explore what must happen now to meet the 2030 child poverty targets
Today Saturday 11th October 12:30-13:30 #Aberdeen @trussellscot.bsky.social
Today Saturday 11th October 12:30-13:30 #Aberdeen @trussellscot.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Are you at #SNP25 this weekend? Come and join #EndChildPoverty's fringe event to hear from speakers including Cabinet Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville to explore what must happen now to meet the 2030 child poverty targets
Today Saturday 11th October 12:30-13:30 #Aberdeen @trussellscot.bsky.social
Today Saturday 11th October 12:30-13:30 #Aberdeen @trussellscot.bsky.social
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We could not agree more with this infographic from @ifanuk.bsky.social, an organisation we are members of.
👉 Food waste can't solve food poverty.
👉 Surplus food is the result of a wasteful system.
👉 People need cash and be able to afford and choose the food they want. #cashfirst #plentytoshare
👉 Food waste can't solve food poverty.
👉 Surplus food is the result of a wasteful system.
👉 People need cash and be able to afford and choose the food they want. #cashfirst #plentytoshare
July 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
We could not agree more with this infographic from @ifanuk.bsky.social, an organisation we are members of.
👉 Food waste can't solve food poverty.
👉 Surplus food is the result of a wasteful system.
👉 People need cash and be able to afford and choose the food they want. #cashfirst #plentytoshare
👉 Food waste can't solve food poverty.
👉 Surplus food is the result of a wasteful system.
👉 People need cash and be able to afford and choose the food they want. #cashfirst #plentytoshare
The Independent Food Aid Network was one of 86 charities signing this joint statement on the UC & PIP Bill bit.ly/4nuLQ8X
July 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The Independent Food Aid Network was one of 86 charities signing this joint statement on the UC & PIP Bill bit.ly/4nuLQ8X
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On 18th June Chipping Barnet Foodbank went to Parliament to take part in the “Guarantee Our Essentials” Lobby Day led by @trusselluk.bsky.social & the @jrf-uk.bsky.social, supported by other anti-poverty organisations, including @ifanuk.bsky.social, @feedingbritain.org, Caritas and many others.
June 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
On 18th June Chipping Barnet Foodbank went to Parliament to take part in the “Guarantee Our Essentials” Lobby Day led by @trusselluk.bsky.social & the @jrf-uk.bsky.social, supported by other anti-poverty organisations, including @ifanuk.bsky.social, @feedingbritain.org, Caritas and many others.
The new Crisis and Resilience Fund has the potential to support the Government's ambition to end mass dependence on emergency food parcels but we need to reframe the concept of crisis...#CashFirst @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social for @bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/opinion/labo...
www.bigissue.com/opinion/labo...
Can Labour end the need for food banks?
The Crisis and Resilience Fund could support the government’s ambition to end mass dependence on emergency food parcels.
www.bigissue.com
June 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The new Crisis and Resilience Fund has the potential to support the Government's ambition to end mass dependence on emergency food parcels but we need to reframe the concept of crisis...#CashFirst @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social for @bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/opinion/labo...
www.bigissue.com/opinion/labo...
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📣 What did we actually do?
Our Cash First trial ran for 4 weeks.
30 people received direct cash support — shaped by community voices, not top-down decisions. 1/3
@sabinegoodwin.bsky.social @ifanuk.bsky.social
Our Cash First trial ran for 4 weeks.
30 people received direct cash support — shaped by community voices, not top-down decisions. 1/3
@sabinegoodwin.bsky.social @ifanuk.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 11:19 AM
📣 What did we actually do?
Our Cash First trial ran for 4 weeks.
30 people received direct cash support — shaped by community voices, not top-down decisions. 1/3
@sabinegoodwin.bsky.social @ifanuk.bsky.social
Our Cash First trial ran for 4 weeks.
30 people received direct cash support — shaped by community voices, not top-down decisions. 1/3
@sabinegoodwin.bsky.social @ifanuk.bsky.social
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Great to be united in our message to #guaranteetheessentials @trusselluk.bsky.social @ifanuk.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Great to be united in our message to #guaranteetheessentials @trusselluk.bsky.social @ifanuk.bsky.social