...to request a food bank voucher.

[Ashamed2BFeeling]

My DW and I are struggling a little this month. We're both contracted to part time hours and take as much overtime as is available.

However, due to an accident at work, I had a couple of weeks off and our pay packet two weeks ago was really underwhelming. Having paid our rent and a massive (late) council tax bill, we didn't have enough money left to do our monthly food shop.

We already owe family money, so borrowing from them isn't an option. We don't have a great credit rating so that's out the window. And we've sold off any old electronics, CDs and DVDs that could bring in a few extra quid.

We've visited a food bank before, but this was a good five or six years ago, when we were both out of work and waiting on Universal Credit. It seems a little hypocritical to be visiting a food bank when we are already in work.

Has anyone ever been in this situation, in work but still too skint to afford food? Any advice gratefully received.

Thanks. :)

Damn, pressed return accidentally.
Wanted to clarify it’s not a one time only deal. Trussell Trust’s broad policy is 3 incidents per year but an incident isn’t limited to one voucher. There may be reasons it will take 3 or 4 vouchers while your one issue is resolved and you’re back on track. So certainly don’t think they will only help you for a fixed number of days. It’s crisis support, and while you’re in crisis they’ll be there.
Once you have the food, try Jack Monroe’s website Cooking On A Bootstrap. She has lots of recipes based solely on the type of things in a food bank pack. That can help.

Just read this post, glad you have gone to the food bank OP.
Dipi, you are by far the most ignorant, entitled, thick poster I have had the displeasure to read. You contradict everything you say. You stated 'OP is wrong end of' are you so dim witted that you really cannot see that everyone thinks your wrong.

@SaskiaRembrandt your 'charity ' my arse!!

I donate to food banks and organise collections at work.I do so believing that people like yourself who need help will get it and don't see why anyone would question your suitability.