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Guardian community team

Have you accessed a food bank in the UK for the first time?

Photo of goods at a food bank.
A second wave of Covid-19 could sharply increase the number of people at risk of food shortages and hunger, according to a committee of MPs. Photograph: Andy Buchanan/PA

According to figures from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in July, millions of people went hungry or relied on food bankds during the first few weeks of lockdown.

We would like to hear from people who have used a food bank for the first time during the pandemic.

Share your experiences

How have you been coping and what was your experience like? Do you have any concerns for the future?

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