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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier
Even if this was true (and it's only true for a tiny percentage)...
1) Gambling is declining, not increasing.
2) Smoking is declining, not increasing.
3) Drinking is at the same (albeit, too high) level that it has always been at. Not increasing.
So... while these vices might account for some food bank use, they cannot account for an increase in food bank use.
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Whilst that may be true and you do not provide evidence, is it true of the demographic we are discussing, my educated guess would be no.