Food Poverty Strategy Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish a strategy for ending the need for food banks by 2030; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

12 February 2025

In Plain English

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This bill would require the Secretary of State to publish a strategy to end the need for food banks by 2030, and to connect other related measures to that aim. It seeks a national plan that coordinates government action to reduce food insecurity and poverty.

Key Points

Requires the Secretary of State to publish a strategy to end the need for food banks by 2030.
The strategy should coordinate actions across government to reduce food insecurity and related poverty.
The bill includes 'connected purposes' – additional provisions tied to delivering the strategy.
Status: currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons, with further stages ahead if the bill progresses.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it moves forward, it would go on to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by report stage and third reading, before potential passage to the Lords.

Who is affected?

People experiencing food insecurity and relying on food banksLow-income households and benefit claimantsFamilies with childrenIndividuals living in povertyCharities, food banks and related support organisationsLocal authorities and frontline public services

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Food Poverty Strategy Bill

14 May 2024

The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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