Local action to tackle food insecurity during the coronavirus crisis

June 2020

The Poverty and Inequality Commission have followed up on their previous briefing on food insecurity during the coronavirus crisis. The Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit (SPIRU) carried out a survey of community organisations across Scotland and commissioners visited community projects speaking to workers and volunteers.

The findings of the survey are published here, along with the Commission’s response and recommendations.

Download: Food insecurity SPIRU report

Download: Food insecurity – Poverty and Inequality response and recommendations