Government 'Out Of Touch' With What's Happening On The Ground In Cork, According To Cork Penny Dinners
They have started preparing for Christmas early this year
They expect a record number of people will need help.
Since the pandemic hit, the charity say people who have never needed their service before are now relying on it as they have lost their jobs and are struggling to pay all of their bills.
Speaking to RedFM News, Catriona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners says the Government is not doing enough for the most vulnerable:
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