Cost-of-living crisis 'far from over' as over 90,000 contact St Vincent De Paul for help

In all, more than a quarter of a million calls for help were received by St Vincent De Paul’s regional offices and local conferences throughout the country last year

More than 90,000 people rang St Vincent de Paul (SVP) last year looking for help to buy food, as the charity recorded a 10% spike in calls in 2023.

It warned that the cost-of-living crisis is “far from over” for those living in poverty who face a challenging 2024 despite State supports.