Families skipping meals during holidays - charity
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays.
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"There’s a growing number of people that are facing food insecurity or even more extreme hunger."
— Dan Slatter , Executive
"I didn't want to ask for help, but it got to the point where we weren't eating."
— Steve , Other
"Help is there."
— Steve , Other
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FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays.
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