Ending the need for food banks: consultation on a draft national plan

Consultation questions

22. We are seeking further suggestions on the practical actions the Scottish Government and other actors can take to end the need for food banks. The consultation will be open until 25 January 2022. We will consider these views in developing a final version of this plan which we intend to publish in 2022.

1. Do you think that the approach outlined is consistent with the vision to end poverty and the need for food banks? Is there anything else you think should be included? [Y/N/Don't Know] [Open comment]

2. Do you think that the actions underway will help to reduce the need for food banks as a primary response to food insecurity? [Y/N/Don't Know]

3. Do you think that the suggestions for what more we plan to do will help to reduce the need for food banks as a primary response to food insecurity? [Y/N/Don't Know]

4. Is there anything else that you think should be done with the powers we have at a national or local level to reduce the need for food banks as a primary response to food insecurity? [Open comment]

5. Do you have any views on how we intend to measure impact, and what would give you confidence that we are moving in the right direction? [Open comment]

6. Is there anything else that you think should be considered in the development of this plan? [Open comment]