EARLIER this year, the ruling group on Malvern Hills District Council voted to profiteer from Malvern Food Bank by charging rent on a property owned by the council taxpayer.

Recently, the Archbishop of Canterbury has called for action on what is becoming a national crisis for a significant number in the population who struggle to make ends meet. The effect of impending government cuts is likely to exacerbate the situation.

I suggest politicians should visit food banks and witness the plight in which many individuals and families find themselves, through no fault of their own.

Thus far, politicians seem to show no understanding and will soon be enjoying the plenteousness of Christmas without thought for the less fortunate.

Food banks are run by volunteers and the food donated by the public.

Clients are referred by a GP or care professional who have assessed their needs.

They are monitored through a voucher system and helped to resolve their underlying problems.

I see no evidence yet of the Worcestershire County Council resolve to implement hard-hitting measures concerning help for food banks.

Talking over a polished table in a committee room or debating the issue in public is pointless unless something is actually done.

After all, at national level, there were billions of pounds to bail out the corrupt banks at the drop of a Champagne glass!

Peter Smith

Malvern