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Food bank help x

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Kellylou222 · 21/08/2018 17:04

Hi (please dont take this post as a begging post i just want advice ) i have 3 children and my partner has just started working again the worst thing is its monthly pay and he had to do a month in hand , so we changed our tax credit claim and now that has been stopped until its sorted , my partner is due his first wage Friday but after the kids tea tonight we have nothing left , my gas and electric are both on emergency with 67p gas and 84p electric i have rung both companys upbut they was no help at all we have no family to ask for help( partners parents passed away and i dont speak to mine and havent for 7 years) so im looking for advice on food banks how do i get in touch , do i need to be referred and can they help with gas and electric as it wont last untiil friday , i feel like a terrible mum and have done noting but cry , thankyou for reading and for any advice you may have ( it might take me a while to reply as i dont have alot of internet left so have to keep data switched off when im not using it )xx

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Mumof4under10 · 21/08/2018 19:20

Depending on where you live who can refer you can be different. If u contact your food bank they should be able to tell you who you can get a referral from, i think if do get referred you can get enough food for 3 days. They do have a 'fuelbank' aswell so once referred to them for food can discuss gas and electric and they may be able to help with that aswell. Hope you manage to get some help. Go onto food bank website and find your nearest one. Hope you can get some help.

maxbabi · 21/08/2018 19:24

If you want me to search for you pm me your area and I will try to find out. Or say it here if you don't mind sharing

TheFabledSnake · 21/08/2018 19:59

I can only speak for food banks and in my area. I contacted citizens advice and they went through some questions with me then they said I was eligible. I had to go to their office to get a referral form.

They told me the nearest food bank and days and times they were open. Went there, spoke to someone and they asked what I needed. They were very helpful and offered financial help as well.

I hope this helps x

Shoeshelpplease · 21/08/2018 20:04

I volunteer at a FB. We are in a very affluent area so would never turn anybody away. What is your area like? If not affluent you will need to go through CAB or your GP, or contact Trussel Trust. Never be afraid to go to your local food bank, I have massive respect for the people who have the courage to visit us for their children. Good luck.

anunseemlylovefordustin · 21/08/2018 20:20

I volunteer at a food bank. We get referrals from gps very frequently, as well as the local housing associations, Police, some church organisations etc. Your best bet is to see your gp and they should be able to do a referral, hopefully? In our area they give you a slip that you then have to take to the food bank. Good luck OP.

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Kellylou222 · 21/08/2018 21:09

Thankyou everyone i live in bradford so wasnt right sure who i should ask as ive never used one before , getting to my gp would be hard as its quiet far from me at least 5 mile and i cant register at a closer one as i lost every ones birth certificate when we moved house and atm i cant afford £10 each for new ones , i just wish i could goto sleep and wake uo when its friday 😟 xx

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ScarletPower · 21/08/2018 21:17

Do you need birth certificates to register with a GP? When I worked in one, you just needed a bill with your address on it to prove you lived in the catchment area,

Hellywelly10 · 21/08/2018 21:22

Hi op. I think some food banks work via referrral and some dont. Its a shame its the school holidays as the school could refer you. If i was you i would do a search online find out which local is open tomorrow and work out their referral process. I would call the utility companies again and beg for a top up. Local authorities now are responsible for emergency grants and loans, they will want to see your income expenditure bank statements ( basically everything) before offering financial assistance. Good luck op.

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Kellylou222 · 21/08/2018 21:32

Yes i went to register and they asked for everyones birth certificate x

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Kellylou222 · 21/08/2018 21:33

Thanks alot, i will have a look and call round tomorrow x

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anunseemlylovefordustin · 21/08/2018 22:09

bradfordcentral.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/foodbank-vouchers/ Looks like the Trussel Trust run the food banks in Bradford, they usually operate on a referral voucher basis (although if ours where I volunteer is anything to go by, if you just turn up and explain your situation, they will do their absolute darndest to help you source a voucher - although of course that isn't the official advice!)

Have you got a citizens advice bureau near you? The list of those in the Bradford area, plus outreach centres, is here www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/bradford-airedale/contact-us/ CAB's will often be able to issue vouchers, if you can't register with the gp yet?

HippyChickMama · 21/08/2018 22:36

How old are your children OP? If they are under school age please contact your health visitor for help. They can refer you to a foodbank, they may be able to advise you on local charities that could help with gas and electric top up and they can advise you on other local services.

Mumof4under10 · 22/08/2018 21:14

Hope you managed to get some help today op Flowers

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