UK Programme
Food Poverty UK
Ongoing support for people facing hunger and hardship across the UK.
Across the UK, the cost-of-living crisis continues to leave individuals and families struggling to afford the essentials. The Amir Khan Foundation works with schools, hospitals, food banks and community groups to provide food items and small grants to people in desperate need of support.
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 responds by working with schools, hospitals, food banks and community groups to reach people in urgent need. Through this programme, we provide food items and small grants to help relieve immediate pressure and ensure support reaches people quickly, locally and with dignity.
This is an ongoing programme designed to meet real needs in real communities. Our aim is to stand alongside those facing hardship, helping people access essential support when they need it most.
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. We have a 100% donation policy on all Zakat donations.
Give with Confidence
The Amir Khan Foundation delivers this programme through trusted local partners, including schools, hospitals, food banks and community organisations, enabling us to reach people facing genuine hardship in their own communities.
Support is provided based on identified needs, with food items and small grants directed to individuals and families struggling to afford essentials. By working through established frontline institutions, we can respond quickly, appropriately and with dignity.
We are committed to accountable delivery. Support is documented through partner reporting and distribution records, so donors can be confident that their contributions reach people who need them most.
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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