Foodbanks are the new benefit system.

Why do people use foodbanks? Here's one reason.

Workfare is pathetic. My brother was sent on a placement, one of his scheduled "work" days was on the same day as his sign in day. He asked the job centre what he should do. He was told to go and sign on then go to his placement. He did as he was told and the employer reported him to the job centre for being late and he got sanctioned for 3 months. 3 months with NO money.

Sorry can't give the link, it contains a "bleep".