Can I go to one?

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Whatinthedoopla · 06/11/2024 20:28

I'm on maternity leave, and have 2 kids (nearly 1 and 2).
I'm on the last month of my maternity leave, and I have no money to spend on food, I barely have enough for the bills.
My partner pays for the majority of bills and the house, but I pay for food and some bills, he doesn't have a lot left.

I want to go to a food bank, but not sure I am eligible? Although I am an earner, I am currently not earning anything.

I have looked online for some, and apparently they need a referral from the GP, but feel embarrassed if they ask me for my salary, even though I am on the last month of maternity leave.

Not sure what to do

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Pleatherandlace · 06/11/2024 20:45

Why don’t you and your partner share expense? He has some money left but you don’t and are thinking of going to a food bank to feed yourself and your very young children? Madness

CookiePookie · 06/11/2024 20:44

In our area there are community fridges, which you basically turn up to when open and you choose a bag of food. Open to anyone and you do just turn up. Perhaps there is a similar scheme in your area?

GoodyBag · 06/11/2024 20:42

Do what you can to feed your kids.

Will you be ok when you go back to work and, presumably, paying for childcare?

2024onwardsandup · 06/11/2024 20:31

Does he have any left?

is he financially abusive?

Fireworknight · 06/11/2024 20:30

Be brave and contact your gp. S/he’ll be used to this sort of request. Don’t feel embarrassed - do what you need to do.

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