#NOFOODINTHEHOUSE 

North Paddington Foodbank (NPFB) Launches Campaign to End Subsidised Dining for MPs and Address Rising Poverty in the UK. 

In collaboration with renowned British artist Corbin Shaw, NPFB is launching ‘No Food in The House’ a campaign to redirect funds from subsidised dining for MPs to combating poverty and food insecurity.

As Westminster’s largest food aid charity, NPFB supports over 8,000 households annually, highlighting the stark disparity in our society. Last year, over 3 million people in the UK relied on foodbanks, now outnumbering McDonald's restaurants.

Despite this, the House of Commons Catering Services spends millions on subsidised catering for MPs, with all 17 bars and eateries losing around £7 million last year. While politicians enjoy three-course meals for as little as £10.41, the public subsidises luxury dishes like "Panko coated lamb loin with carrot and Timothy Taylor Ale purée, black garlic, potato galette, and natural jus."

This misuse of public funds is especially unsavoury given the growing food insecurity, and politicians have been branded “out of touch” for their response to the Cost-of-Living Crisis, with comments suggesting poor people “cannot cook properly” and “cannot budget.” Meanwhile, MPs enjoy restaurant-quality meals on the cheap, thanks to public subsidies.

To spotlight this issue, Corbin Shaw’s artworks will be displayed on billboards nationwide, urging the public to support reallocating funds.

Our campaign advocates for prioritising public funds towards essential community services, which could significantly reduce hunger and poverty.

Sign The Petition, Support Your Local Foodbank. 

North Paddington Foodbank - Donate now (cafonline.org)

Join us by signing our petition and supporting our cause. Your participation can provide a lifeline to thousands of UK households. 

Any money raised through this campaign will aim to support members of the Independent Food Aid Network. Donate and Support Your Local Foodbank

About North Paddington Foodbank (NPFB): NPFB, part of the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN), is the UK’s first and only ‘Cash First’ Foodbank, dedicated to supporting over 8,000 households at risk of hunger each year. Our mission is to combat poverty and hunger through direct aid, advocacy, and community programmes.

Contact Information: North Paddington Foodbank 57 Goldney Road, London W9 2AR T: 07932 623 443 E: info@npfoodbank.org.uk Charity No. 1165272

For further information please reach out.

Thank you for your support.

NPFB & Corbin Shaw