Government food parcels

[Sassifrass]

I saw an earlier thread on this but can’t locate it.
I was surprised to receive a large box of food from the government today. I am on the shielded list and when I registered on the gov website I ticked the ‘needing help with getting food’ box as I had read somewhere that the supermarkets may not offer me priority slots if left unticked? I do need those supermarket delivery slots as I live alone, but apparently I will now receive these Free boxes weekly unless I untick the box on the gov website. Not sure what to do as I feel uncomfortable taking the free food. Does anyone have any experience with this?

[Coughisoff]

I’m really intrigued what’s in it x

[Lumene]

Friends of ours were in the same situation as you and rang the local council who helped to redistribute it. They need the delivery slots but are able to pay.

[Toomuchgoingon]

Hi. Same thing here. I was told my supermarket that I needed to register for it so I did and got the box on Tuesday. I am giving what we won't use to people in our village who will.

I also got a call from our local council and explained to them that I didn't need the box and they said they would make a note. They also asked how much food I had in the house so hopefully I won't get another one next week

[Sassifrass]

A lot of stuff. Pasta/sauce/few tins of soup/coffee/tea/biscuits/potatoes/apples/oranges/beans/noodles/shower gel/carrots/onion/tuna/bread/milk.

[Sassifrass]

That’s helpful, thank you. I will make a few calls tomorrow. I can afford my food as long as the supermarket slots are available.

[PumpkinP]

We get it, I don't feel bad, I can't always guarantee we can get good so I'm grateful. If you don't want it just tell them?

[Brunelofbrio]

My MIL just passed hers on the the local food bank? I think a volunteer came to collect it from her doorstep?

[MangoesAreMyFavourite]

My neighbour could do with it but he's not eligible as he's 83 but in good health. As far as I can tell.