For Britain's poorest, food aid becomes a way of life Despite its reputation as a holiday destination, Cornwall is one of the poorest regions of Britain. In deprived towns inland, residents are grappling with cuts in social welfare and are turning in growing numbers of charity-run food banks to survive. Hundreds of food banks have been set up across the country in the past five years and how to feed Britain has become a major campaign issue for the May 7 general election. A voiced AFPTV report.