Abstract
This paper looks at the significance of providing food support through food banks. The foodbank is an informal service established mainly to offer assistance to those in need. While income security as a formal service plays an important role in the social security system, food support provided through foodbanks actually acts to supplement income security while also bridging income security. This is accomplished by the partnerships foodbanks create with other groups working to improve the situation for those living in poverty. Lastly, the paper reveals that constant support from the government and local authorities is necessary if foodbanks are to successfully develop into bodies that can truly help those in need.
