Could somebody help give me ideas to make money very quickly please?

[OneGoldSheep]

Hello, Im really struggling with money at the moment. Im a single parent to 2 teens and get no support from their father! My freezer is empty, Ive run out of all cleaning and hygiene products and ive tried selling things on vinted but didnt realise you dont get paid instantly, same for ebay. Ive used my 3 foodbank visits and now I dont know what to do as I dont get paid for 2 weeks. I cannot work due to severe Lupus. Are there.any companies.that could help me straight away that you know of? Many thanks

Honestly, at that point phone social services and they will help you out

Do NOT go to loan sharks. Try local churches or the Salvation Army.

You don’t need a making money scheme you need help. Contact social services, your local council, citizen advice etc.

schools can help (discreetly). Definitely worth approaching them.

I tried the council but it says the support fund is closed in my area. I will try citizens advise, thank you

What area are you in ?

If you’ve got a PayPal, set up a prolific account now so that you can start doing surveys. I make about 20-30 quid a week doing that. It’s something that may help longer term.
https://www.prolific.com

Im in canterbury

Oh thank you, Ill definitely look at that

No decent company would lend you money you can't afford to pay back. Definitely don't go to any payday loan or high interest loan company or individual.

Are you on all the benefits you're entitled to? Could you try and get a crisis loan or whatever they're called now from the DWP?

I guess you could try and sell any valuable possessions you really don't need.

Will the food banks let you go again? Or join one further away?

I'm sorry you're in trouble financially and hope things improve x

Ive used my 3 foodbank visits why are you only allowed 3 food bank visits? Is there not a community pantry or larder near you that you could access? The ones near us allow weekly visits and have lots of free items available in them. What about Olio too, you just register on the app.

Put a note in your UC journal asking for an advance loan

That sounds very hard. Have you family or friends that might do a food shop for you? Are your teens in school - do they get school dinners?

I would definitely call the school. They will be discreet.

There’s useful information on this link, there seems to be a few larders and food providers in your area.

https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/help-cost-living/help-food-costs

What about Too Good To Go

My foodbank only allows 3 visits per year, yes my kids get fed at school thankfully!! I dont have any friends or family that can help me unfortunately

Google said this:
Other Local Support Options

• Maya's Community Support Centre (Herne Bay): Dry food bank (Mon/Thu 2-3pm) and daily fresh food.
• Riverside Cafe & Pantry Project (Whitstable): Provides food/essentials (Mon-Fri 10am-3pm).
• Salvation Army (Herne Bay): Food and lunch (Tue/Thu 10am-2pm)

I’ve posted a link above there’s a few larders and pantries in the area. There’s also a pay it forward cafe as far as I can see on the link.

I will have a look at too good too go and see if that helps thank you

I see this is the, second of 2 threads you have asking the same thing. Unfortunately, surveys don't usually pay out immediately. I'm so sorry that you're in this position.. I think you should contact your children's school, they can probably help you with discretion.

Thank you all for your support I will have a look at the the things you have recommended to me. Thank you so much

Do you have a lupus nurse specialist on your healthcare team who might be able to help with accessing support? I know not everyone is lucky enough to have one.....

Not a quick fix but if you are unable to work, have had a work capability assessment through DWP if on Universal credit? Also look into PIP.

Too Good To Go is more about avoiding food waste than saving money. I would avoid as you are likely to get a random bag of stuff that you might not be able to use.