'I won't be able to afford to eat before long' (opens original article in a new tab)

Rising living costs and financial pressures are increasing foodbank usage in South Cotswolds, with many first-time users facing difficulties affording basic needs.

• More than a third of households using foodbanks in South Cotswolds are first-time users due to rising living costs
• Debbie Black mentions she may need to use a foodbank as heating and water bills increase
• Lou Sampson finds using a foodbank embarrassing and worries about rising food costs
• South Cotswolds Foodbank reports transport poverty and limited public transport as barriers to accessing support