DH is using community pantry for free food

Our local community pantry is desperate to get people in to use up the food. They’re always advertising incoming produce on Facebook. Absolutely you should use it as it reduces the insane amount of food waste. If you wanted you could also consider making the occasional financial donation to a food bank in ‘gratitude’ for your good fortune.

That’s because you aren’t my mother and I don’t have to answer you. Didn’t see you answering either.

No. It's to stop fresh food going in the bin.

You can really tell which posters on this thread have decent morals and who doesn’t. Clear as day.

'If food waste were a country it would be the third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases globally'.

I find this absolutely shocking. And it's statements like this that inspired the opening of the Community Fridge in our town which is OPEN TO ALL TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE.

If anyone is interested in the Community Fridge Network or finding one near them, check out this section on Hubbub.

https://hubbub.org.uk/community-fridge-network

I didn’t, I did the same as others and I gave my view. Where did I impose my rules?

Not always?
Olio has people giving food away for free and so do (some) community pantries.
The one the OPs husband goes to doesn't sound like you have to be a member or anything.
It's literally unwanted food being given away to whoever wants it. For free.

You didn't answer.

Are you and others suggesting that people on higher wages should not take part in anti-food waste initiatives?

That is what this particular pantry is as confirmed by OP.

OP, the derranged virtue signalling in here and the fiercely protecting fictional Dickensian poor folk your husband is crushing into the mud is ludicrous.

He should volunteer there a couple of times. See for himself whether the people using it in your area are missing out if he takes stuff or if it is beneficial for all to use it. Also as a volunteer he can literally take stuff as they close that would defo only be thrown away so poor old Mrs Goggins that mumsnet invented doesn’t starve to death.

That’s cool - but stop imposing your self imposed ‘rules’ onto others.

He's not going to it to reduce waste is he? It's right there in the opening that he's going for the free food. That he doesn't need and can otherwise afford. So let's stop pretending he's being an altruistic angel and trying to reduce waste.

you don’t think there are others who would benefit more that two high rate tax payers?

Why is a community pantry set up? its to help the less fortunate, you high earners dont need it…its pure and utter greed… but i do believe in karma, so best of luck stealing from less fortunate….

The well-off hoovering up resources, as it ever was.

I think it's fine if it's not a food bank for those hard up. If it's just to reduce waste, then not a problem. DH did 'too good to go' for a bit, getting bread etc from shops near his work at v low price when it was only going to get thrown out. I don't think it's particularly for low income, but to reduce food waste.

It’s in the past - one I hope never to experience again.

The other issue you mention - I think finding out the why is quite important - there could be many reasons ‘why’ that are legitimate. Just like for me I’d rather become a victim of malnutrition than eat tinned veg (because I’ll likely throw it back up if I do manage to eat it - can’t help it, it’s a sensory thing)

We are allowed to have a different view. I would personally feel I was taking from others who would benefit more but that’s just one view. I equally respect that others may have differing views.

I will never understand the mindset of someone who wants to show off about getting a bargain more than leaving food for people who really need it.

Selfish,selfish,selfish…whats happens the day the food runs dry and old Alfie is turned awaycos your hubby got the last bagful… you need to educate your man better ❤️

Sorry but no. Until last September I was living on 400 pounds a month universal credit. A community pantry was my lifeline. The food wouldn't be thrown away either. Staff would be able to take it home. You wonder why someone like me who lives on benefits is uncomfortable with a high earner using a community pantry just because they want to show off about their latest bargain.

Don't call people idiots either. At the pantry in my home town people queue for an hour before opening time - that's poverty. Let's not indulge a well off bargain hunter eh

I'm stepping out. Some people don't know what being poor is. That's very clear.

It’s open to all. It’s that simple

So people on high wages shouldn't be taking part in anti-food waste initiatives?

Aren’t you clever love. Don’t be patronising. They can afford to pay for their own and leave the food for me others who it would benefit much more. Do you not think given the average wage?!!

Yes, fuel poverty is a real problem and i am sorry, not only that you had such a horrible experience, but had such inadequate help to deal with it. One of the sad things to see at the food bank are the rise of the cold water packs - for people with no cooking facilities.

But there is another issue here. There are people going in who have the means and ability to cook - but who wont accept fresh vegetables as they wont eat them.