“As a relatively wealthy country, the UK should not have residents facing a choice of whether to feed their families or heat their homes.” This is what one Guardian reader told us about why they're donating to our annual charity appeal. We are raising money for grassroots charities providing much-needed support services to people struggling at the frontline of the cost of living crisis, via our two charity partners, @citizensadvice.org.uk and Locality. An incredible £500,000 has been donated already to our appeal by generous Guardian and Observer readers, with many people telling us that to them donating has been an expression of anger and frustration with the government for not enough being done to support families on low incomes. For some this is also about simple human compassion. “Times are hard and a little kindness is needed,” added one of our readers. Donations will go to local voluntary organisations working in some of the UK’s most deprived areas, which are providing crisis support ranging from food banks and warm rooms to debt and housing advice and mental health help. You can learn more - and find out how to support - by clicking the link in bio. #GDNCharityAppeal2022 #costoflivingcrisis #uk