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Low-income families have been badly affected by the rising costs of housing, fuel and food, MPs and church leaders say.

A parliamentary report on hunger has urged the government to speed up the payment of benefits and tackle waste in the food industry.

Muddy Sticks turned to a food bank after his rent was raised.

He was close to becoming homeless but food bank staff gave him the "lift" he needed.

This clip is originally from 5 live Afternoon Edition on December 8 2014.