A Scottish children's charity worker has described the harrowing levels of child poverty that she sees on a daily basis, due to the cost of living crisis.
s through her job with Cash for Kids.Ellie Hunter, 22, works for Scottish charity Cash for Kids. The Edinburgh-based fundraising executive said that some families now see food, clothing and heating as 'luxury items' they can no longer afford - especially during school holidays.
She says that during the summer break, many children lose out on free school meals, leaving many hungry with their parents unable to meet the cost of providing an extra meal.Ellie explained: "Over the last few years, I have seen a huge increase in working class poverty.
We are seeing families where both parents work struggle to make ends meet due to the rising cost of everything including basic items."Everyday I see the struggles families are dealing with now more than ever before.
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