Blog
Welcome to the Framework blog, where you will find regular updates of our work, our wonderful supporters and the people we exist to support.
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15 Jun 2015'I'd heard of food banks, but only on TV'
We're seeing more people affected by food poverty. That's why we're supporting the Stomach This conference at Parliament on June 18 - to bring this problem to the forefront of the political agenda. We're doing this for people like Gill.
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13 Jun 2015'The cupboards were literally empty'
We're seeing more people affected by food poverty. That's why we're supporting the Stomach This conference at Parliament on June 18 - to bring this problem to the forefront of the political agenda. This is Jon's story.
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12 Jun 2015
Food poverty made me feel ashamed
We're seeing more people affected by food poverty. That's why we're supporting the Stomach This conference at Parliament on June 18 - to bring this problem to the forefront of the political agenda. This is Mark's story.
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08 Jun 2015'The Bedroom Tax left me in food poverty'
Food poverty is something that affects real people. People like Charlotte, who agreed to share her story with us.
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05 Jun 2015
Speaking out on food poverty
Food poverty isn't new, but it has no place in the seventh richest country in the world in 2015. That's why we're supporting the Stomach This conference at Parliament on June 18 - to bring this problem to the forefront of the political agenda.
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04 Jun 2015VIDEO - 'Being blind doesn't stop me volunteering with Framework'
Kay has been registered blind since she was a child. She is also one of Framework’s longest-serving and most active volunteers. In this video she explains her work with us and talks about what motivates her.
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03 Jun 2015VIDEO: 'Volunteering at Framework helped me change career'
Sam was working as a waiter when he decided he wanted a change in career. By volunteering with Framework he boosted his skills, developed himself as a person and hit upon a realisation that he wanted to work with vulnerable people.
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01 Jun 2015VIDEO - Volunteering at Framework
In National Volunteers' Week we’re asking people to challenging people to think of how they can help Framework – and how Framework can help them. This video features feedback from Framework volunteers, who explains what motivates them, and what they get
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26 May 2015Video - Troubled Lives: Mandy's Story
Mandi spent many years on the edge of society - trapped in a cycle of homelessness and alcoholism. She is finally getting the help she needs and is living proof that people with multiple needs can change the direction of their lives if the right help is a
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22 May 2015VIDEO - Troubled Lives: Vince's Story
Vince was a prolific offender with an alcohol addiction and a history of homelessness and mental ill-health. He is now living independently and working, but is supporting our campaign in the hope that people like him can access better and more immediate h