‘I cried the first time I went to a food bank but LGBTQ+ people like me have no choice’

LGBTQ+ individuals in the UK are experiencing food insecurity at double the rate of their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts, with 34% reporting hunger, according to the Trussell Trust. Factors such as discrimination, lower earnings, and mental health challenges contribute to this crisis, exemplified by the story of a trans woman who struggled to afford basic meals.

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