Green councillor Anna Presswell visited Totnes Food Bank on Thursday 20 February to learn about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on local people.
She spoke to manager Kit Stevens, and learnt that there has been a big rise in demand for the food bank from families. While local people and suppliers contribute generously, the food bank often has to buy in additional supplies.
Cllr Presswell, who is district and town councillor for Totnes, said: “We need a government that works with farmers and other stakeholders so we are able to produce healthy nutritious food at fair prices for consumers and fair wages for growers, and to increase the amount of food grown and traded in the UK as locally as possible.
“Elected Greens will push for an economy, that delivers security, well-being, and a better quality of life for everyone as well as protecting our environment and enabling us to tackle the climate crisis.”