Asylum seekers in Sheffield are going hungry because the government's voucher system doesn't work.  This means that they are unable to buy basic essentials that we all take for granted.

At present asylum seekers receive £26.50 per week  in vouchers (less if they're under 25 years) that can only be spent on food and are only exchangeable in a very small number of outlets (like Somerfields, Sainsburys and BHS), plus £10 cash.  Asylum seekers are finding it difficult to stay healthy while living on vouchers and simply do not have the money to pay for items such as clothes, shoes, babies nappies, sanitary towels and many other necessities.

This situation is not only shameful and a disgrace to this country, but is an affront to people's dignity and the right to live an ordinary, decent life.  The Sheffield Refugee & Asylum Co-0perative is working with local people, churches and community organisations to set up collection points where you can bring any of the items listed below to be distributed amongst the asylum seekers and refugees of Sheffield.