Almost 9 million people across the UK are at risk of needing a food bank in the next year. One in five people have already run out of food and couldn't afford to buy more in the past year. And with further energy price rises on the horizon, millions face continued pressure. The consequences go far beyond hunger. People are losing sleep, struggling with their health and relationships, and finding it harder to work. But this doesn't have to be our future. Ahead of the Budget, we need urgent action to ensure everyone can afford the essentials.