Struggling

[Sarahlouisemamofgirls]

Afternoon. Does anyone know of anywhere I can get food today for me and my daughters. Struggling to make ends meet completely now as a single mum to 4 and no food banks are open today. Thankyou

Ooh we've got a tough one here. Grow up and stop being so bloody daft.

Just to put out there if anyone on this post who's kindly gave me advice is struggling il happily share the remainder of evoucher with them I always have and always will pay kindness forward it's who I am

Good grief don’t do that!!

Just save it for if there is a next time.

you have 4 children.
Channel it to them not random mumnetters,
no matter how much in need they may be

I know I don't need to but I'd like to of it came to light that someone in the same boat was giving me advice. From one kind person to another thankyou ❤️

There is always one month when they count two wages in one month. I have this problem as well with our UC as paid every four weeks.

Fgs

you have 4 children and an hour ago you had absolutely nothing in your entire house for your children to eat.

you now have £100 voucher to last until Thursday. Don’t give a penny of it to anyone other than your children

I've just learned this on Friday when I received no payment, I know now for next time just got me on a bad month straight after Christmas that's all. Will it be the same month each year? X

I know that and il get them everything they need in the morning but like I said anyone in the same situation il help. I know first hand the feeling xx

Yes and I’m saying, do not help anyone else. You are 1% responsible for 4 dependent children and every last penny should
go towards them. Not anyone else!!

This thread is batshit!

So is your attitude

So is yours! Nerrr nerr nerr! 😂

OP, with the greatest respect, what you need to do is use the remainder to stock up on store cupboard staples so that you don’t end up in this situation again. Wouk your aunt be happy to know you’d given her money to a stranger?

Do not give any of your aunts voucher to anyone else. Stock up with staples so that you are not in this situation again.

Ok chill il stock up 😅 I'm good now though just the 4 weekly wages and uc thing caught me off guard I don't often fall on times as bad as this was thanks everyone

That is a relief. You’ll be able to get a decent amount of stock in

Think it will be a different month depending how it falls.

It’s not unreasonable for people to be perplexed that you’d start giving money away when you e got 4 kids and not one crumb to give them!

Get a good stock of cheap, long life food in. And save it for next time. Hopefully there won’t be one but at least you won’t be caught unawares on a Friday!

I'm so glad your aunt was able to help out financially, but please make sure you fill your cupboards and fridge with food for you and the children, before offering the voucher to people you don't know.

Are you socking your own 'I have nothing to eat at all' thread?

Speak to your children's school. The government give schools a Community fund every year to distribute to families in need. No need to provide proof etc - you just need to make them aware of your need. They can give you a voucher for one of the main supermarkets

Bizarre.

Maybe reread the post. Slowly @NeverDropYourMooncup . Really slowly.

What area are you in? That tends to help people to signpost help for you