Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students
Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union.
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Notable Quotes
"It is unbelievable the amount of students that use The Pantry, we have over 200 students visiting every day."
— Amy Smith , Activist
"Fundamentally we need to rethink how we look at students as a whole."
— Ben Friel , Activist
"It's become a lot more common. It's so sad that it has to be normalised."
— Lucy O'Rawe , Academic
"I would definitely say it's a massive misconception."
— Holly Dougan , Academic
Key People
QUBSU president who highlighted the struggles of students using the food bank.
National Union of Students NI president discussing the changes in student life.
Final year law student who chairs the university's women's students association.
Final year student reflecting on the financial struggles of modern students.
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Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union.
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