Help with food, where do I start? Very depressed mamma.

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Hi, I'm not sure if anyone could possibly help me/point me in the right direction.

I'm currently very depressed and ashamed. I lost my job last year tried and tried to find a new job and I've currently started a new one however my pay isn't until next Friday. I have minimal food, enough to feed my children but not myself. I've got a bus card I use for work which was paid for.

I'm working my backside off and it's draining me because I can't eat properl. Is there any place I can go to get emergency food or anything? (Im in manchester) i've never done this before and I am severely ashamed and embarrassed but if I don't get some help soon I'm going to be too weak to even go to work.
I'm sat her balling my eyes out because I feel like the worst mother in the world even though I'm trying to work hard for my babies.
I really will appreciate any recommendations. Thank you 💙🙏

This might help
https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/10050/help_with_the_cost_of_living_crisis/7733/food_banks_and_community_grocers

Also here
https://feedmycity.org/

https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/10050/help_with_the_cost_of_living_crisis/7733/food_banks_and_community_grocers

The food app Olio is great too. Sending my best wishes OP

https://humansmcr.org/

https://www.onemanchester.co.uk/advice-support/foodbanks

Honestly I appreciate you 🥹🙏

I'm so sorry to hear that OP - have a look on the trussel webpage as well.

Have you got anything you can eat for now? Even if you have earmarked it for the kids and sort the food bank tomorrow?

You could ask your work if they can give you an emergency loan / pay you early. Some employers may do this.

Have you asked friends, family and neighbours? Sometimes on local Facebook groups you can post anonymously if you don't want to share your name.

The job market has been so awful and I'm really sorry you are going through this. I promise it will pass x

Why not just google food banks in Manchester? You could also ask family or friends for money or food.

Unfortunately I don't have family who would support me. No friends, just me and the kiddos! I didn't even know i could use a food bank because I'm working, it's handy to know that they cater to everyone 😊

I will be contacting a few of those food places the lady has posted, feeling hopefull now. Hopefully can get something sorted this week! Thank you for your help 🥹

Sometimes you need a community referral OP - https://www.trussell.org.uk/emergency-food/get-a-food-voucher

This explained how to get one.

You don't always but don't want you to turn up and be disappointed.

Also worth looking up community fridges.

Also contact local churches and ask for help with food

Have you managed to get anything today OP?