UK Programme
Food Poverty UK
Ongoing support for people facing hunger and hardship across the UK.
AKF has a history of supporting people facing food hardship across the UK. We are developing the next phase of this programme and will share further delivery details as they are confirmed.
Donate NowFood poverty in the UK
Sources: The Food Foundation, the Department for Work and Pensions, and the UK Government. Figures as of April 2026. Reviewed quarterly.
adults experience food insecurity each month
children live in food-insecure households each month
of households experience food insecurity each month
of households with children experience food insecurity each month
children are living in poverty in Britain
children aged 0 to 15 are in relatively low-income families across the UK
Why this programme matters
Food poverty is a growing reality for millions of people across the UK. Even in one of the world's wealthiest countries, too many families are being pushed into crisis by rising food prices, income insecurity and the broader cost of living. Official data shows food inflation rose by 3.7% in the year to March 2026, while unemployment stood at 4.9% in the latest period, adding pressure to households already struggling to make ends meet.
For many, the challenge is no longer about budgeting carefully, it is about not having enough to cover the basics at all. Parents are skipping meals so children can eat.
People living alone, older people, those in hospital, and families on low incomes are turning to emergency support because their income no longer stretches far enough to cover food alongside rent, energy and other essential costs.
The Amir Khan Foundation has supported people facing food hardship through schools, hospitals, food banks and community groups. That delivery history remains an important part of this programme.
We are now developing the next phase. We will publish the confirmed delivery model, locations and reporting approach when that work is ready.
What your donation provides
Every donation has a clear and practical purpose. Here is how your support helps people through our Food Poverty UK programme.
Essential Food Support
Can provide urgently needed food items for an individual or family facing hardship.
Donate £10Household Food Parcel
Can help provide a food parcel with essential cupboard items for a family in need.
Donate £25Emergency Support Grant
Can contribute towards a small emergency grant to help someone facing immediate food hardship.
Donate £50Community Food Support
Can help us deliver food and direct support through trusted local partners such as schools, hospitals, food banks and community groups.
Donate £100In the UK, too many people are living with the constant worry of how they will afford their next meal. No parent should have to choose between feeding their family and keeping up with basic living costs. Through this programme, we are committed to supporting people with dignity when they need it most.
Amir Khan, Founder
Zakat & Sadaqah Eligibility
Our Food Poverty UK programme is eligible for Zakat and Sadaqah donations. Admin capped at 10% for delivery, oversight and reporting.
Give with Confidence
The Amir Khan Foundation has delivered UK food support through frontline organisations that understand the communities they serve.
The next delivery model is being developed. We will not publish a new partner, location, volume or delivery promise until those details are confirmed.
We remain committed to accountable delivery and will publish the reporting approach with the next confirmed phase.
Have you seen the one who denies the Final Reckoning? That is the one who repulses the orphan and does not encourage the feeding of the poor.
Surah Al-Ma'un, 107:1-3
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