It’s been claimed that a widespread usage of food banks across West Tyrone and further afield is proof that poverty is rife in the area.
While various organisations are supplying emergency food to a number of people, it’s reported that it is becoming increasingly difficult to help them.
West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the issue runs much deeper, owing to major cuts to benefits, emergency grants and crisis loans over the years
He says more investment is needed for the constituency but it seems to be falling on deaf ears:
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