Dear John

NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY BECAUSE OF CORONAVIRUS - TAKE ACTION NOW AT
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Many people on low incomes do not have the financial resilience to self-isolate
during the Coronavirus outbreak. The Government has not yet taken action to
ensure they can protect themselves, and help stop the spread of the virus,
without going hungry. Please write to your MP now and call for urgent action.

The Government and Chief Medical Officer have now closed schools, and advised
millions of older and medically vulnerable people to self-isolate for a long
period. We have all been asked to work from home, to avoid non-essential travel,
and not to frequent pubs, clubs, theatres and other such social venues. This
will mean job losses and drops in income.

Many will struggle to follow the advice to self-isolate, either because they
already cannot afford enough food to cover this period; because their income is
likely to drop substantially, placing pressure on their finances; or because
they do not have support to access food and other basic necessities.

Church Action on Poverty has joined with over 30 other organistaions and experts
to call on the Government urgently to release funds to eradicate household food
insecurity, and to ease costs and welfare constraints, as a priority response to
the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. This unprecedented situation requires an
urgent and unprecedented level of response.

You can read the joint statement about this, signed by Church Action on
Poverty, Independent Food Aid Network, Sustain, and many other organisations, at
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You can help by adding your voice. Please write to your MP urgently, and and ask
them to support the call for Government action to keep people afloat during the
coronavirus crisis. Click the link below to use our simple e-action now.

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We know that this is a difficult time for everyone. During the outbreak, Church
Action on Poverty will be in touch regularly. We'll share news from our networks
of how people are working together to manage the situation. We'll send resources
and ideas to help you stay safe and well. And we'll provide ways for you to take
action, to ensure that no one is swept further into poverty by the outbreak. In
the meantim,e do get in touch if you have any questions or suggestions.

Best wishes

Niall Cooper
Church Action on Poverty

28 Sandpiper Court, Water's Edge Business Park, Modwen Road, Salford M5 3EZ |
0161 872 9294
Registered charity number 1079986. Company limited by guarantee, registered in
England and Wales, number 3780243.

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