I’ve got 2 children under 5 at home and we literally haven’t had any dinner last night and we don’t have dinner or anything to eat again today the only thing I have had is bread , and I’m struggling soo much right now as have nothing until Tuesday and it’s Sunday today I’m in a lot of tears and don’t know what too do , I’ve tried too see if there’s food banks open there is none around , I’ve tried getting out a loan which I can’t I’ve asked family/friends and they can’t help literally have done so much 😭
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Mrsttcno1 · 24/03/2024 15:12
Are you able to say your rough area OP as then people may be able to signpost you to help available near you today, I know a few options local to me but may not be the same area
AmaryllisChorus · 24/03/2024 15:18
I'm so sorry you are in this situation.
If I were in this situation I would try not to let pride prevent me from feeding DC. I might start by calling in at the vicarage of a nearby church and asking for help. You can ask them to refer you to a foodbank for later in the week, and they should also provide you with some food to keep you and your family going for the next few days.
Or you could knock on a neighbour's door and explain, ask if they could lend you a couple of tins of soup and beans or some cheese and milk. You can pay them back when you are next paid.
Or post on local FB group and say due to an emergency you are without food or money for the next few days and ask if anyone local can help with emergency supplies. If someone did that in our area, they'd be given enough food for a fortnight within 10 minutes. You can promise to pay it forward when your circumstances improve.
Or go to a local supermarket that has a basket for food bank donations and ask to speak privately with the manager and explain your situation and ask if they would consider making up an emergency bag from the food bank donations.
HeadsShouldersTitsandArse · 24/03/2024 15:16
We’re in this position too OP. I feel for you. No advice unfortunately.
We get paid Thursday and it can’t come soon enough.
We’re currently living on buttery pasta with two kids also😂 they’re loving it though.. us not so much.
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