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Ss05x · 19/09/2026 19:08

Hi im wondering if i can get some advice im single parent we have no gas or food and dont get paid for another week I applied too local welfare and was declined help. I got a food bank voucher and the food bank is not within walking distance I have no family or friends.
I'm wondering if anybody can point me in the right direction
Tia x im from Scotland x

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BeigeCardiganOfDoom · 19/09/2026 19:25

Phone the food bank and tell them you have a voucher but cannot collect the food.
Ask a neighbour to give you a lift.

If neither of those work then you’ll have to phone social services and tell them you have no way of getting food or heating for your child. They’ll sort something out.

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