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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I do from time to time like tinned food and rice amongst other things, it feels good to give and to help others

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Our food bank crate in the local supermarket is always full. Good that we have kind people adding items but sad that people need to use it.

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

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"Our food bank crate in the local supermarket is always full. Good that we have kind people adding items but sad that people need to use it. "

I give a lot whenever I can.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can anyone tell us how food banks work? Do people get vouchers and they are only allowed to take items up to that 'value'? Or can they take as many items as they need?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you can't give food, you could also give time and volunteer. One of my local ones has a little cafe stop by facility so people who wait for food can also have a warm drink and biscuits. I'm sure it's not happening right now due to lockdown, but I think it's a lovely idea. I love the fact there are local fb groups where people can reach out and ask for help. The worst times sometimes do brings best in people.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Can anyone tell us how food banks work? Do people get vouchers and they are only allowed to take items up to that 'value'? Or can they take as many items as they need? "

The one I was involved in had clients who were given vouchers by various agencies e.g. Social workers, doctors, educational facilities. They then took them to the food bank who have them food for three days according to the number of people in the household. There were limits on how many times you could access them. I'm not directly involved since I stopped working so it might have changed.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"If you can't give food, you could also give time and volunteer. One of my local ones has a little cafe stop by facility so people who wait for food can also have a warm drink and biscuits. I'm sure it's not happening right now due to lockdown, but I think it's a lovely idea. I love the fact there are local fb groups where people can reach out and ask for help. The worst times sometimes do brings best in people. "

You can also donate via direct debit

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Some people send stuff via Amazon or a supermarket delivery

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

The only food bank i tend to donate to is the one for animals.x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes as much as I can, which isn’t often enough I think.

I grew up with only mi old girl taking care of us so I feel the pain of needing basic things like food for your clans

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By *leasure4leisureMan
over a year ago

south

We gave a nice cake to the local bank this Christmas

Unfortunately the guy who was collecting it though that he would like to have it himself and put a contribution in the bank

Not what we wanted as hoped it would go to be enjoyed by a family maybe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Can anyone tell us how food banks work? Do people get vouchers and they are only allowed to take items up to that 'value'? Or can they take as many items as they need?

The one I was involved in had clients who were given vouchers by various agencies e.g. Social workers, doctors, educational facilities. They then took them to the food bank who have them food for three days according to the number of people in the household. There were limits on how many times you could access them. I'm not directly involved since I stopped working so it might have changed."

Thank you.

I know I can Google but for things like this 'real life' experiences mean more to me.

I want to know because sometimes I put chocolate/ biscuits in there because I want them to have something nice. But if they are on a 'budget' they may have to use vouchers on staples instead.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"We gave a nice cake to the local bank this Christmas

Unfortunately the guy who was collecting it though that he would like to have it himself and put a contribution in the bank

Not what we wanted as hoped it would go to be enjoyed by a family maybe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Can anyone tell us how food banks work? Do people get vouchers and they are only allowed to take items up to that 'value'? Or can they take as many items as they need? "

Depending on the size of the family the lead parent can choose up to the amount of things that food-bank deems a family of that size will need to suffice the next week, fortnight or month. This isn’t written in stone, IMO, but think it’s the basic fact

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We gave a nice cake to the local bank this Christmas

Unfortunately the guy who was collecting it though that he would like to have it himself and put a contribution in the bank

Not what we wanted as hoped it would go to be enjoyed by a family maybe

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That’s proper crap I think

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

In my local Asda they have a shopping trolley called Fight the Hunger which is collected by the local food bank. I tend to buy 4 pack of Asda baked beans 96p and Asda pasta normally 2 for £1.00 but just before Christmas 3 for £1.20.After I have paid I put them Fight the Hunger trolley and walk out with my shopping.It may not be much but it’s something

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes we do if we can help we do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"In my local Asda they have a shopping trolley called Fight the Hunger which is collected by the local food bank. I tend to buy 4 pack of Asda baked beans 96p and Asda pasta normally 2 for £1.00 but just before Christmas 3 for £1.20.After I have paid I put them Fight the Hunger trolley and walk out with my shopping.It may not be much but it’s something "

To someone who actually has nothing that’s everything

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Our food bank crate in the local supermarket is always full. Good that we have kind people adding items but sad that people need to use it. "

i feel that those in the supermarket are an avsolute insult.

they have us pay fulk price for goods they get wholeslae.if they let us pay the wholesale price we could provide much more food for them.

But no, they want profit first.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I want to know because sometimes I put chocolate/ biscuits in there because I want them to have something nice. But if they are on a 'budget' they may have to use vouchers on staples instead. "

This is actually a very good point and something I’d not thought of before. I too tend to put something treat like into the bank but never really considered that the recipient may have to actually budget for it if that makes sense.

For those that do work in these banks or maybe or recipients of their services, what would you say is the most needed or valuable donations for you?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Community spirit is still alive & kicking in this country

We see so much that tells us otherwise, a group of self serving politicians intent on dividing us and a media that serves them

Look between the cracks though and, overall, there are more of us that help than turn a blind eye

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I want to know because sometimes I put chocolate/ biscuits in there because I want them to have something nice. But if they are on a 'budget' they may have to use vouchers on staples instead.

This is actually a very good point and something I’d not thought of before. I too tend to put something treat like into the bank but never really considered that the recipient may have to actually budget for it if that makes sense.

For those that do work in these banks or maybe or recipients of their services, what would you say is the most needed or valuable donations for you? "

Around Christmas time, Easter etc they actually ask for treats. If you use Facebook the local food bank usually has a page that will say what they're short of. I often put chocolate or sweets. At Christmas I usually put tins of sweets

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I do from time to time like tinned food and rice amongst other things, it feels good to give and to help others "

Yes I do, I clear out my cupboards once a month just before the "big shop" and make a donation. I always buy extra sanitary pads and Tampax to donate as well as food, no woman should have to be without basics like sanitary items.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Not food.

Animal shelter in the supermarket.

And my work does parcels to the local refuge so I take care of the toothpaste and deodorant side of things as I got the Costco card.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

I pop in a small bag of pasta each time I go in, its only 50p extra for me a couple of times a week and I'd spend that on a Costa tea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No.i dont give but I take.

Me not buying food leaves me more money for gambling and alcohol.

Like all worthy ideas ,it gets abused in the end.why spend when it's free.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No.i dont give but I take.

Me not buying food leaves me more money for gambling and alcohol.

Like all worthy ideas ,it gets abused in the end.why spend when it's free."

Could say the same thing about people getting benefits

Without a doubt some individuals will be playing the system but the majority are generally in need

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve done it several times with a few friends where we’ve all chipped in and gathered a bit of cash up.

We used Asda and ended up filling four trolleys completely full. Handed them over to the manager who made sure they got to the relevant places.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

When I do, it's usually pads and tampons these days. Or I send money.

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"In my local Asda they have a shopping trolley called Fight the Hunger which is collected by the local food bank. I tend to buy 4 pack of Asda baked beans 96p and Asda pasta normally 2 for £1.00 but just before Christmas 3 for £1.20.After I have paid I put them Fight the Hunger trolley and walk out with my shopping.It may not be much but it’s something "

It certainly is

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks


"No.i dont give but I take.

Me not buying food leaves me more money for gambling and alcohol.

Like all worthy ideas ,it gets abused in the end.why spend when it's free."

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"No.i dont give but I take.

Me not buying food leaves me more money for gambling and alcohol.

Like all worthy ideas ,it gets abused in the end.why spend when it's free."

There is always one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do when I can yes

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By *wFunGuy4YouMan
over a year ago

Cheshire

A small group of us raised and donated just over £6k before xmas to our local foodbank. They were quite tearful when we turned up with it

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"Our food bank crate in the local supermarket is always full. Good that we have kind people adding items but sad that people need to use it. "
Yes, you are right there, it seems that the food banks are becomming the new supermarkets which is also good.

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"If you can't give food, you could also give time and volunteer. One of my local ones has a little cafe stop by facility so people who wait for food can also have a warm drink and biscuits. I'm sure it's not happening right now due to lockdown, but I think it's a lovely idea. I love the fact there are local fb groups where people can reach out and ask for help. The worst times sometimes do brings best in people. "
Yes, giving time by volunteering is a great way to help too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A small group of us raised and donated just over £6k before xmas to our local foodbank. They were quite tearful when we turned up with it"

That's amazing!

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Yes I do. Though I mostly donate sanitary products rather than food, as they are often overlooked.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always, everytime I go to the supermarket which isn't that often as prefer to shop locally

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

Yes... At Lidl.

I found a few bits in sales with long dates that I need to drop into the collection points next time I am out.

I my cupboards too.

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By *wFunGuy4YouMan
over a year ago

Cheshire


"A small group of us raised and donated just over £6k before xmas to our local foodbank. They were quite tearful when we turned up with it

That's amazing! "

Thanks, even made then local tv news and radio. So im famous

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *raveller_87Man
over a year ago

Rossendale

I do when i can. Boils my piss that they’re even necessary though in a supposedly rich country in 2021. But that’s the Tory way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A small group of us raised and donated just over £6k before xmas to our local foodbank. They were quite tearful when we turned up with it

That's amazing!

Thanks, even made then local tv news and radio. So im famous "

What /how did you do it? I might see if i can inspire my street... Message if you'd rather not say on the thread

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I do when i can. Boils my piss that they’re even necessary though in a supposedly rich country in 2021. But that’s the Tory way. "

Did you know they've been around since 1984 through a lot of EU countries? Started in this country in 2004 and have been here through all subsequent governments? Poverty isn't a party thing it just is and in most countries regardless of perceived wealth it's a truly horrible thing, much better helping every way anyone can rather than blaming ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes i do , i think its important that if you can help you should help.

There are children going to bed hungry , parents skipping meals to feed children. Women going without sanitary products to feed thier children.families who have to choose between heating thier home or eating.

Its a sad inditment of society that we have to have food banks. Tbe gap between rich and poor is growing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yes i do , i think its important that if you can help you should help.

There are children going to bed hungry , parents skipping meals to feed children. Women going without sanitary products to feed thier children.families who have to choose between heating thier home or eating.

Its a sad inditment of society that we have to have food banks. Tbe gap between rich and poor is growing. "

Agreed, it is a societal problem and I think we have a duty to look out for each other. Modern life and the digital age has changed how we communicate which has made us more internalised into our own world, and it is a shame. Years ago your neighbour struggling wouldn't of gone unnoticed

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

Yes, and I take great pains in educating people about food banks and that its not just the stereotypical “lazy benefits cheats” that need or use them!

I am thankful I do not need to use one, but I am grateful they are there just in case I do.

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By *wFunGuy4YouMan
over a year ago

Cheshire


"A small group of us raised and donated just over £6k before xmas to our local foodbank. They were quite tearful when we turned up with it

That's amazing!

Thanks, even made then local tv news and radio. So im famous

What /how did you do it? I might see if i can inspire my street... Message if you'd rather not say on the thread "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yes i do , i think its important that if you can help you should help.

There are children going to bed hungry , parents skipping meals to feed children. Women going without sanitary products to feed thier children.families who have to choose between heating thier home or eating.

Its a sad inditment of society that we have to have food banks. Tbe gap between rich and poor is growing.

Agreed, it is a societal problem and I think we have a duty to look out for each other. Modern life and the digital age has changed how we communicate which has made us more internalised into our own world, and it is a shame. Years ago your neighbour struggling wouldn't of gone unnoticed

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By *verready5000Man
over a year ago

mansfield

Me and a work colleague were talking about food banks a few months ago, I thought it was just for the scroungers and druggies that used them but he told me he used them once, while he was getting back on his feet.

Personally I don’t give to them, the taxes we pay should take care of everyone, unfortunately this currupt government make that not the case.

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By *ohnny2006Man
over a year ago

worcester


"Me and a work colleague were talking about food banks a few months ago, I thought it was just for the scroungers and druggies that used them but he told me he used them once, while he was getting back on his feet.

Personally I don’t give to them, the taxes we pay should take care of everyone, unfortunately this currupt government make that not the case."

Why should your taxes pay for feckless people who can't manage their already extremely generous benefits properly?

Food banks are a great idea. Everyone who gives to them consents to it.

If we are to get the government involved then it should be to drastically CUT benefits for people and replace them with foodstamps. This would stop the feckless wasting money that should go on food for their kids on fags, booze and dope.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Me and a work colleague were talking about food banks a few months ago, I thought it was just for the scroungers and druggies that used them but he told me he used them once, while he was getting back on his feet.

Personally I don’t give to them, the taxes we pay should take care of everyone, unfortunately this currupt government make that not the case."

Yeah fuck em. It's the government's fault they're starving.

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By *ohnny2006Man
over a year ago

worcester


"Me and a work colleague were talking about food banks a few months ago, I thought it was just for the scroungers and druggies that used them but he told me he used them once, while he was getting back on his feet.

Personally I don’t give to them, the taxes we pay should take care of everyone, unfortunately this currupt government make that not the case.

Yeah fuck em. It's the government's fault they're starving. "

No it's their own fault!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Me and a work colleague were talking about food banks a few months ago, I thought it was just for the scroungers and druggies that used them but he told me he used them once, while he was getting back on his feet.

Personally I don’t give to them, the taxes we pay should take care of everyone, unfortunately this currupt government make that not the case.

Yeah fuck em. It's the government's fault they're starving.

No it's their own fault!"

Yeah all the people who have lost their job due to covid causing businesses to close. Such fuckwits eh.

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By *ohnny2006Man
over a year ago

worcester


"Me and a work colleague were talking about food banks a few months ago, I thought it was just for the scroungers and druggies that used them but he told me he used them once, while he was getting back on his feet.

Personally I don’t give to them, the taxes we pay should take care of everyone, unfortunately this currupt government make that not the case.

Yeah fuck em. It's the government's fault they're starving.

No it's their own fault!

Yeah all the people who have lost their job due to covid causing businesses to close. Such fuckwits eh. "

They get more than enough in benefits to eat. If they are hungry its their own fault.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Me and a work colleague were talking about food banks a few months ago, I thought it was just for the scroungers and druggies that used them but he told me he used them once, while he was getting back on his feet.

Personally I don’t give to them, the taxes we pay should take care of everyone, unfortunately this currupt government make that not the case.

Yeah fuck em. It's the government's fault they're starving.

No it's their own fault!

Yeah all the people who have lost their job due to covid causing businesses to close. Such fuckwits eh.

They get more than enough in benefits to eat. If they are hungry its their own fault."

You heard the expression " there but for the grace of God go I?"

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

There are always going to be people who think that those who use food banks are somehow wrong or bad while mps eat in a restaurant subsidised by tax payers. Their opinions don't very often change and that's ok, we all have different views of the world.

A friend of mine thought you could just turn up and get food. I've heard numerous people say that "they" (meaning food bank clients) all turn up in cars wearing the latest trainers and smoking and various other "evidence" to support their belief that only the dregs of society use them. All I can say is never look down on someone unless you're helping them up.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Me and a work colleague were talking about food banks a few months ago, I thought it was just for the scroungers and druggies that used them but he told me he used them once, while he was getting back on his feet.

Personally I don’t give to them, the taxes we pay should take care of everyone, unfortunately this currupt government make that not the case.

Yeah fuck em. It's the government's fault they're starving.

No it's their own fault!

Yeah all the people who have lost their job due to covid causing businesses to close. Such fuckwits eh.

They get more than enough in benefits to eat. If they are hungry its their own fault."

Food bank clients aren't all on benefits

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"Me and a work colleague were talking about food banks a few months ago, I thought it was just for the scroungers and druggies that used them but he told me he used them once, while he was getting back on his feet.

Personally I don’t give to them, the taxes we pay should take care of everyone, unfortunately this currupt government make that not the case.

Yeah fuck em. It's the government's fault they're starving.

No it's their own fault!

Yeah all the people who have lost their job due to covid causing businesses to close. Such fuckwits eh.

They get more than enough in benefits to eat. If they are hungry its their own fault."

Empathy is such a lovely attribute to have.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Every week. My shop has a donation box. During Christmas i made should it was full

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

There is no need to buy food and then donate it if you don't want to, check out The Real Junk Food Project instead. They rescue perfectly good food and redistribute it for donations in time/money/resources.

It's a nationwide organisation and feeds anybody and everybody, not just those in food poverty.

The amount of food that is wasted in this country would feed this country.

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By *adbury girlWoman
over a year ago

Lanarkshire


"Can anyone tell us how food banks work? Do people get vouchers and they are only allowed to take items up to that 'value'? Or can they take as many items as they need? "

Foodbanks near me generally give to people who have a referral from a service such as social work. They give them a bag with a variety of items to last then a few days till they get paid again. The amount will depend on size of family and if they have pets and available per food will be given.

Treats are given as extras so I usually hand in a multi pack of something. Even something as simple as digestives is a treat to a lot of people and not expensive.

If you can afford it handing in vouchers for places like Farmfoods where they can go buy fresh milk and bread are appreciated too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I do from time to time like tinned food and rice amongst other things, it feels good to give and to help others "

Virtue Signalling

noun

the action or practice of publicly expressing opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one's good character or the moral correctness of one's position on a particular issue.

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"I do from time to time like tinned food and rice amongst other things, it feels good to give and to help others

Virtue Signalling

noun

the action or practice of publicly expressing opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one's good character or the moral correctness of one's position on a particular issue."

Answering a question is virtue signalling?

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton


"Me and a work colleague were talking about food banks a few months ago, I thought it was just for the scroungers and druggies that used them but he told me he used them once, while he was getting back on his feet.

Personally I don’t give to them, the taxes we pay should take care of everyone, unfortunately this currupt government make that not the case.

Yeah fuck em. It's the government's fault they're starving.

No it's their own fault!

Yeah all the people who have lost their job due to covid causing businesses to close. Such fuckwits eh.

They get more than enough in benefits to eat. If they are hungry its their own fault.

Food bank clients aren't all on benefits"
. I believe even our wonderful nurses at times have to use food banks so yes not just for those on benefits

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Me and a work colleague were talking about food banks a few months ago, I thought it was just for the scroungers and druggies that used them but he told me he used them once, while he was getting back on his feet.

Personally I don’t give to them, the taxes we pay should take care of everyone, unfortunately this currupt government make that not the case.

Yeah fuck em. It's the government's fault they're starving.

No it's their own fault!

Yeah all the people who have lost their job due to covid causing businesses to close. Such fuckwits eh.

They get more than enough in benefits to eat. If they are hungry its their own fault.

Food bank clients aren't all on benefits. I believe even our wonderful nurses at times have to use food banks so yes not just for those on benefits "

nurses, self employed, people on zero hours contracts, students in further education whose parents aren't able to look after them properly the list goes on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The demographic for food bank use according to the Trussell Trust includes quite a lot of employed people, or previously employed people who have hit hard times.

Unemployment has leapt hugely since the pandemic started, and a left a lot of people struggling. Sad to see such judgement.

We have paid into the system our entire lives and if anybody ever called me a 'benefits scrounger' because God forbid we fell on hard times, I would pull their arms off!

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"The demographic for food bank use according to the Trussell Trust includes quite a lot of employed people, or previously employed people who have hit hard times.

Unemployment has leapt hugely since the pandemic started, and a left a lot of people struggling. Sad to see such judgement.

We have paid into the system our entire lives and if anybody ever called me a 'benefits scrounger' because God forbid we fell on hard times, I would pull their arms off! "

I think it was bad before..its obviously even worse now.

The benefits system is a safety net,the way its been demonized by gmnt and the media is a disgrace.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This week a ask for help was posted in a group of Facebook and I did a wee shop from the supermarket with basic food, some nappies and few treats for mum and child and I am thankful I am in the position to do it.

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By *enfella4uMan
over a year ago

staffs

After watching a program the other day with a young girl struggling with a child and a disabled mother and she said food bank was her saviour through tough times. And as I myself have lost my mother due to cancer recently I actually went and done a full trolley shop came to 65 quid and donated the lot to food bank mostly bought kiddy snacks and foods tgg hi at will be good for a family and drinks etc but yeah we never know what holds our futures so hopefully if I do good for people now if ever I need help at all hopefully it will be there to help me we never know what our futures hold xx

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch


"There is no need to buy food and then donate it if you don't want to, check out The Real Junk Food Project instead. They rescue perfectly good food and redistribute it for donations in time/money/resources.

It's a nationwide organisation and feeds anybody and everybody, not just those in food poverty.

The amount of food that is wasted in this country would feed this country."

There is also the felix project which does similar

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London


"There is no need to buy food and then donate it if you don't want to, check out The Real Junk Food Project instead. They rescue perfectly good food and redistribute it for donations in time/money/resources.

It's a nationwide organisation and feeds anybody and everybody, not just those in food poverty.

The amount of food that is wasted in this country would feed this country.

There is also the felix project which does similar "

I've not heard of them...off to Google

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch


"There is no need to buy food and then donate it if you don't want to, check out The Real Junk Food Project instead. They rescue perfectly good food and redistribute it for donations in time/money/resources.

It's a nationwide organisation and feeds anybody and everybody, not just those in food poverty.

The amount of food that is wasted in this country would feed this country.

There is also the felix project which does similar

I've not heard of them...off to Google "

It’s London based so that may be why

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By *ohnny2006Man
over a year ago

worcester


"Me and a work colleague were talking about food banks a few months ago, I thought it was just for the scroungers and druggies that used them but he told me he used them once, while he was getting back on his feet.

Personally I don’t give to them, the taxes we pay should take care of everyone, unfortunately this currupt government make that not the case.

Yeah fuck em. It's the government's fault they're starving.

No it's their own fault!

Yeah all the people who have lost their job due to covid causing businesses to close. Such fuckwits eh.

They get more than enough in benefits to eat. If they are hungry its their own fault.

Food bank clients aren't all on benefits. I believe even our wonderful nurses at times have to use food banks so yes not just for those on benefits

nurses, self employed, people on zero hours contracts, students in further education whose parents aren't able to look after them properly the list goes on"

Yes the list goes on for people who get more than enough in benefits from the state to eat.

But this is why i fully support food banks. It's a good christian thing to do. Those giving are also forgiving and doing it voluntarily.

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By *ealthy_and_HungMan
over a year ago

Princes Risborough, Luasanne, Alderney

i pay my local food banks electricity, gas and water bill every month

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Can anyone tell us how food banks work? Do people get vouchers and they are only allowed to take items up to that 'value'? Or can they take as many items as they need?

Foodbanks near me generally give to people who have a referral from a service such as social work. They give them a bag with a variety of items to last then a few days till they get paid again. The amount will depend on size of family and if they have pets and available per food will be given.

Treats are given as extras so I usually hand in a multi pack of something. Even something as simple as digestives is a treat to a lot of people and not expensive.

If you can afford it handing in vouchers for places like Farmfoods where they can go buy fresh milk and bread are appreciated too.

"

That's good to know, thank you. Good tip about digestives too.

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By *uvhandle20Man
over a year ago

SE London


"I do from time to time like tinned food and rice amongst other things, it feels good to give and to help others "

Yes, every time I go shopping I leave tinned fruits in the donation box, sometimes soap or hand cleaner. I think it is the right thing to do if you can afford it.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Me and a work colleague were talking about food banks a few months ago, I thought it was just for the scroungers and druggies that used them but he told me he used them once, while he was getting back on his feet.

Personally I don’t give to them, the taxes we pay should take care of everyone, unfortunately this currupt government make that not the case.

Yeah fuck em. It's the government's fault they're starving.

No it's their own fault!

Yeah all the people who have lost their job due to covid causing businesses to close. Such fuckwits eh.

They get more than enough in benefits to eat. If they are hungry its their own fault.

Food bank clients aren't all on benefits. I believe even our wonderful nurses at times have to use food banks so yes not just for those on benefits

nurses, self employed, people on zero hours contracts, students in further education whose parents aren't able to look after them properly the list goes on

Yes the list goes on for people who get more than enough in benefits from the state to eat.

But this is why i fully support food banks. It's a good christian thing to do. Those giving are also forgiving and doing it voluntarily."

I'm not Christian

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

We gave to a local one just before Christmas & they have collection points outside numerous houses. They also receive leftover food from local shops that you can take in return for tins in donation

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By *adame 2SwordsWoman
over a year ago

Victoria, London

As per normal, forum turned into a bitch-fest

Until you're in a position where you rely on donations, you really have nothing to say.

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By *nexperiencedman1Man
over a year ago

Cambridge

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials


"As per normal, forum turned into a bitch-fest

Until you're in a position where you rely on donations, you really have nothing to say."

I became very aware of how close we could be to needing help as T is self employed & was facing having to stop work with the 1st lockdown. I work full time but once the bills are paid there wouldn’t be a great deal leftover. I now try to buy a few things each month for the food bank sometime really sensible items others something that would be a real treat. Any unwanted Xmas presents go their way too.

J x

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

Yes I do x

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"Yes i do , i think its important that if you can help you should help.

There are children going to bed hungry , parents skipping meals to feed children. Women going without sanitary products to feed thier children.families who have to choose between heating thier home or eating.

Its a sad inditment of society that we have to have food banks. Tbe gap between rich and poor is growing. "
You are right there pal, the gap is very big and as well with brexit and the pandemic it is important to help out too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't shop for more than I need, but I do give regularly to the homeless folk who be on the road near my house. Sandwiches, blankets, old clothes, they are good people that have had a bum steer in life.

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