Leaving a dv relationship support

[HappyBeaker]

Help with food banks & support teams
I’ve just fled a seriously domestic abusive relationship that I should of done months ago (better late than never) ive managed to find some temporary accommodation in a new area away from everything I know 🫤 but im struggling with basic necessities like food&drinks/toiletries i really don’t care about me im not really in the mood to eat but i have a 6, 13 & 15 year old, can anyone point me in the right directions please of food banks, I have managed to find one near me but there only open on Wednesday im in wales, i dont drive but obviously ill try my best to get anywhere as long as my children are sorted nothing else matters also looking for any support teams around this area to get me through this tough time 💔

I am also in Wales. Have you called Refuge? Places like lidl and Morrisons have baskets after the tills with food people have donated. Speak with staff or just go pick some stuff up from there, perhaps? Can you download the Olio app - people there sometimes put free food up and you can also upload wanted items. If you have some cash, the To good to go app also has reduced food groceries. Depending on your area Greggs is really good for their bags with lots of sandwiches etc for £3. I don’t want to ask which end of Wales you are in as it can be outing

Speak to your children’s schools in confidence on Monday. Firstly, because there will be other struggling parents in the school community and the pastoral team will know where to refer you for practical help; secondly, because your children will also be traumatised and it’s important that they can be supported by teachers and support staff.

What sort of temporary accommodation is it? Is there a service coordinator or housing officer whose details you have? Do you have food in the house for the weekend? If you don’t, contact the local authority social work out of hours number. In emergencies where you all need to be fed, they can help.