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By *oofy321 OP   Man
over a year ago

moon base zero

So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?

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

What has someone’s weight got to do with using a food bank? Tbh I’d just be hopeful life got better for them, whatever they looked like.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

What's that got to do with the price of fish?

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By *otSoPetiteMortWoman
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

I wouldn't, because why the Hell would you?

People can fall on hard times at any point in their lives and most will be trying to feed their families...

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By *he Kat 666Woman
over a year ago

Salisbury


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?"

Fatty?? Seriously?? Dear me....

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By *elix SightedMan
over a year ago

Cloud 8

What has their weight got to do with it? Like a fat person should be able to last a couple of weeks without stuffing their pie holes? Then they get to go when they’re skinny and ‘obviously’ starving?

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By *oofy321 OP   Man
over a year ago

moon base zero


"What's that got to do with the price of fish? "

Alot,fish is fucking expensive lol

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

Erm wow just wow

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By *otSoPetiteMortWoman
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

I'm seriously confused as to why this was even a thought of your's...

Are you avoiding seeking help because you're worried people will judge you? x

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

I like to think I'd think the exactly the same as I would for anyone else. Empathy for the situation they find themselves them in, and sadness that we as one of the richest countries in the world need to have charity food banks.

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By *oofy321 OP   Man
over a year ago

moon base zero


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?

Fatty?? Seriously?? Dear me.... "

How should I address myself? Trying to ask a question about other people's views which is why the forums are great x

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By *aizyWoman
over a year ago

west midlands

I wouldn't react at all to seeing you in a foodbank, someones weight or apperance has nothing to do with it you'd only be there because you needed to be not because you wanted to be.

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

I'd be happy they weren't going hungry that day. They cannot switch that basic need off just because they happened to be obese.

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By *oofy321 OP   Man
over a year ago

moon base zero


"I'm seriously confused as to why this was even a thought of your's...

Are you avoiding seeking help because you're worried people will judge you? x"

Just a thought that popped into my head and thought I would see what other fabbers thought about it x

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I wouldn't judge. Weight is not an indication of how much you have to eat, except in extreme situations.

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

If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

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

The very fact people have to use foodbanks is an absolute disgrace.

OP, not sure what you're waffling on about.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"What's that got to do with the price of fish?

Alot,fish is fucking expensive lol"

But you know what I mean though as many said. Why would anyone judge you in that way. Inshould hope not anyway. It's sad but people do fall on hard times and their weight has nothing to do with the fact thry may need support including the use of a food bsnk. Be kind to yourself

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By *appytochatMan
over a year ago

Deep in the New Forest

Everyone needs to eat and anyone can fall on hardtimes.

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By *he Kat 666Woman
over a year ago

Salisbury


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?

Fatty?? Seriously?? Dear me....

How should I address myself? Trying to ask a question about other people's views which is why the forums are great x"

You've asked "so how would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank"

Bit of a harsh question to ask!

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By *oofy321 OP   Man
over a year ago

moon base zero


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary. "

What wording? Describing myself as a fatty? My body my choice of language x

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

But people do make comments about people who use food banks. They comment on their clothes, the transport they use, their life choices, cooking and budgeting abilities, the number of children they have, I suspect some comment on weight.

Of course none of us would do such a thing ...but plenty do.

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By *imply DeeWoman
over a year ago

Wherever

In late 2017 I found myself homeless victim of DA, with no income or friends/family to rely on. I was also in my heaviest, suffering from eating disorder, post natal depression and chronic disease.

So basically, fatty in a food bank.

I was there because I needed food to feed my kids.

So frankly, couldn’t care less what other people think.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"In late 2017 I found myself homeless victim of DA, with no income or friends/family to rely on. I was also in my heaviest, suffering from eating disorder, post natal depression and chronic disease.

So basically, fatty in a food bank.

I was there because I needed food to feed my kids.

So frankly, couldn’t care less what other people think. "

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


"But people do make comments about people who use food banks. They comment on their clothes, the transport they use, their life choices, cooking and budgeting abilities, the number of children they have, I suspect some comment on weight.

Of course none of us would do such a thing ...but plenty do."

We are all one bad day away from being that person.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

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By *elix SightedMan
over a year ago

Cloud 8


"In late 2017 I found myself homeless victim of DA, with no income or friends/family to rely on. I was also in my heaviest, suffering from eating disorder, post natal depression and chronic disease.

So basically, fatty in a food bank.

I was there because I needed food to feed my kids.

So frankly, couldn’t care less what other people think. "

I’m very sorry to hear about that, Dee. I hope things are much improved now and the battle is getting easier

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By *oofy321 OP   Man
over a year ago

moon base zero

Maybe my thread was more about how someone would view me? Again just a thought x

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"But people do make comments about people who use food banks. They comment on their clothes, the transport they use, their life choices, cooking and budgeting abilities, the number of children they have, I suspect some comment on weight.

Of course none of us would do such a thing ...but plenty do."

I have seen that on other threads on here. Some people, just like those worrying about benefit cheats, worry about the few that might take advantage of something rather than the majority who have a real need. I only care about the latter and that they get the support in their hour of need. Much better yo be compassionate than a suspicious heartless git

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
over a year ago

Southampton


"Maybe my thread was more about how someone would view me? Again just a thought x"

From what I've seen you're not "a fatty" as you so eloquently put it .. kinda get where you were going with this but phrasing things a little differently may just have stopped people from metaphorically jumping down your throat....

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By *oco_marsWoman
over a year ago

Stockport

I'd be happy you're using the food bank, lots of people feel ashamed to do so when they absolutely shouldn't

I work for a charity that sends meals to people, not once have I wondered why we are delivering to larger clients.

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By *otSoPetiteMortWoman
over a year ago

Hertfordshire


"Maybe my thread was more about how someone would view me? Again just a thought x"

I had a feeling that's where it was going, but the O.P wasn't worded particularly well and it came across as "fatties should be ashamed for using food banks".

Don't worry about what anyone else thinks, O.P. I have utilised a local community fridge when we hit hard times during the Winter.

If you need help, get it. x

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By *londebiguyMan
over a year ago

Southport


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?"

If you need a fairbanks and it is a genuine need then it is nobodies business at all to have sn opinion.

I'm appalled that this country has people relying in food banks at all.

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By *oofy321 OP   Man
over a year ago

moon base zero


"Maybe my thread was more about how someone would view me? Again just a thought x

I had a feeling that's where it was going, but the O.P wasn't worded particularly well and it came across as "fatties should be ashamed for using food banks".

Don't worry about what anyone else thinks, O.P. I have utilised a local community fridge when we hit hard times during the Winter.

If you need help, get it. x"

Im lucky because I work as a chef so i have plenty of food,but im thinking of other"overweight" people who aren't as lucky as me

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By *aptain Caveman41Man
over a year ago

Home


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?"
I've seen stupid threads on here but this one really a mile above the rest.

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


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?"

Really?

We're asking about how we'd feel about someone using a food bank?

Based on their weight?

This is. Bizarre.

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By *oofy321 OP   Man
over a year ago

moon base zero


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?I've seen stupid threads on here but this one really a mile above the rest. "

I always try to aim high x

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?"

Hahaha wtf..

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

If a woman posted this pretty sure the comments would be more sympathetic. I didn't read it as shaming at all, it seems like someone scared to ask for help I'm fear of judgement which is ironic considering the amount of judgement people get for asking a question.

To answer your question OP, it has nothing to do with size. If anyone is offered help and needs it, always take it.

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


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?"

What's the relevance?

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"Maybe my thread was more about how someone would view me? Again just a thought x"

Only you know that, OP. Will always give people the benefit of the doubt, but guess you could have phrased it a little differently if that was your question...

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By *oofy321 OP   Man
over a year ago

moon base zero


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?I've seen stupid threads on here but this one really a mile above the rest.

I always try to aim high xI'm a big lad and I would never call anyone a fatty because I know how hurtful that word is. So anyone who uses that word to get views is pathetic. "

Called myself fatty and no one else x

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

Only thoughts I have on people using food banks is that considering the UK is a first world country they shouldn't have to

Weight and gender are irrelevant

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

What prompted you to ask this question?

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By *oofy321 OP   Man
over a year ago

moon base zero


"What prompted you to ask this question?"

What i said in post...ive been close to having to use one

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By *inda May SimmonsTV/TS
over a year ago

hexham

Oh crumbs!

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

People must eat and the overweight should be as welcome as anyone, at a food bank.

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By *egasus NobMan
over a year ago

Merton


"What's that got to do with the price of fish?

Alot,fish is fucking expensive lol"

But healthy

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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago

Filthy Fuckeryville


"But people do make comments about people who use food banks. They comment on their clothes, the transport they use, their life choices, cooking and budgeting abilities, the number of children they have, I suspect some comment on weight.

Of course none of us would do such a thing ...but plenty do."

This. These forums nobody is ever judgemental when expected to be. It's the innocent threads that can turn all wrong with no warning.

OP, I'm a fatty too, I hear ya!

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

i see where your coming from,, but lets not use the word fatty,,,

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

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By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea

Some people are judgemental twats and will judge the shoes someone wears if they have a mobile phone they won’t give a shit that the phone was given to them or the smart trainers were from a charity shop.

Food banks are for people who need them regardless of the reason why.

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


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?I've seen stupid threads on here but this one really a mile above the rest.

I always try to aim high xI'm a big lad and I would never call anyone a fatty because I know how hurtful that word is. So anyone who uses that word to get views is pathetic.

Called myself fatty and no one else xyou didn't. You targeted your comment at other people in need of foodbanks. Don't be trying to backtrack we can all read.

First line says..im the fatty"

You then said fat people. You then backtracked and said overweight people.

To answer the question I'm sure that nasty people comment if they see a larger person at a food bank and I'm sure it's not pleasant comments. But that shouldn't stop any larger person from going if they are needing the help. Us larger people are not camels

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By *hroatQueen_CATV/TS
over a year ago

Carlisle

Hmmmm odd question really! If someone needs to use a foodbank it shouldn't even matter how much they weigh or why they need to use it. It seems like you are being a little snobby of those who may need to use it, No one is above anyone we are all human on the same road in the end.

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By *oofy321 OP   Man
over a year ago

moon base zero


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?I've seen stupid threads on here but this one really a mile above the rest.

I always try to aim high xI'm a big lad and I would never call anyone a fatty because I know how hurtful that word is. So anyone who uses that word to get views is pathetic.

Called myself fatty and no one else xyou didn't. You targeted your comment at other people in need of foodbanks. Don't be trying to backtrack we can all read.

First line says..im the fatty

You then said fat people. You then backtracked and said overweight people.

To answer the question I'm sure that nasty people comment if they see a larger person at a food bank and I'm sure it's not pleasant comments. But that shouldn't stop any larger person from going if they are needing the help. Us larger people are not camels"

I backtracked because people were upset by the word fat

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By *estarossa.Woman
over a year ago

Flagrante

The basics are that in the past poverty created starvation and now its obesity.

But in real terms its actually poor nutrition. The wealthy have nutrient dense protein and veg and fruit, whilst the poor have carbs with sugar. Unpopular opinion, but I think its largely true.

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


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?I've seen stupid threads on here but this one really a mile above the rest.

I always try to aim high xI'm a big lad and I would never call anyone a fatty because I know how hurtful that word is. So anyone who uses that word to get views is pathetic.

Called myself fatty and no one else xyou didn't. You targeted your comment at other people in need of foodbanks. Don't be trying to backtrack we can all read.

First line says..im the fatty

You then said fat people. You then backtracked and said overweight people.

To answer the question I'm sure that nasty people comment if they see a larger person at a food bank and I'm sure it's not pleasant comments. But that shouldn't stop any larger person from going if they are needing the help. Us larger people are not camels

I backtracked because people were upset by the word fat "

It's not a nice word. I know you can call yourself it, so can I, but I try not to, there's negativity associated with the word. X

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

I do actually see where you're coming from OP.

As a fat person, I've seen people looking at me with disgust just for eating. Like, I still have to eat y'know? And it's not too far a stretch to think that some people might have the same attitude in the situation you've described.

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

Would anyone put up with a doctor who kept prescribing pills instead of the quick simple operation that removed the need for pills?

I know from the local food bank that their are many (not all,don't start screaming,there are those in genuine need)who only need it because they have no basic cooking and or budgeting skills.How about offering lessons on those subjects at a food bank instead of just continually handing out food,in the example above that is just treating the symptom not curing it.If you can even lessen the usage of some,that leaves more resources for those and their families who find themselves really on their arse.Lets also tell the truth,there are a few who just treat food banks as a freebie.

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

To be fair they wouldn't remain overweight for long being reliant on using a food bank. The selection of items are normally more ingredients than anything you can actually make into decent meals. Plus you're only entitled to 3 a year I believe... Awful that they have to be utilised in the UK at all

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Carlisle

Disregarding how the OP referred to himself - and focussing solely on the What would you think part — 2 issues

1 that someone who could be seen as overweight is using one ? No issue at all - throughout life you’re very lucky if you don’t need help from anyone at any time. The person’s physical appearance is immaterial to me - their need is my concern

2 as has been mentioned by others - as one of the richest nations on the planet we have homelessness and food banks - as a country we should hold the elected officials to a higher standard and task them to resolve the causes. Make it their job to find solutions or put people in power who will. When you have multi millionaires trying to legislate for people with problems they just can’t comprehend due to their privileged upbringings - time to make them work for the country with people who understand the issues.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Would anyone put up with a doctor who kept prescribing pills instead of the quick simple operation that removed the need for pills?

I know from the local food bank that their are many (not all,don't start screaming,there are those in genuine need)who only need it because they have no basic cooking and or budgeting skills.How about offering lessons on those subjects at a food bank instead of just continually handing out food,in the example above that is just treating the symptom not curing it.If you can even lessen the usage of some,that leaves more resources for those and their families who find themselves really on their arse.Lets also tell the truth,there are a few who just treat food banks as a freebie."

You usually need a referral to use a food bank. It's not a case of turn up and help yourself. There are other resources such as community fridges or community pantries where anyone can go and get food which is normally donated by supermarkets rather than throw it away.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"To be fair they wouldn't remain overweight for long being reliant on using a food bank. The selection of items are normally more ingredients than anything you can actually make into decent meals. Plus you're only entitled to 3 a year I believe... Awful that they have to be utilised in the UK at all"

It depends on the food bank, some have no limit some a limit of three times a month

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?"

I'd insist they only got half rations..

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?"

Like wtaf

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?"

And "fatty at a foodbank.".. would make a great name for a band..

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By *AYENCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary. "

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

As someone that works in a jobcentre I sometimes deal with journal messages on a Universal Credit account where the claimant is asking for a food bank referral letter.Sometimes the claimants come in to ask us if we can do the referral and send it to their journal so that they can go to the food bank straight away if they are open.It’s mostly women that come in and they come in all ages , shapes and nationality and I believe I deal with them with respect and empathy as that could be me or someone I know someday although we all hope it doesn’t happen to us or a loved one

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


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do. "

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore.

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


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore. "

I would add to this that many people using food banks are also in energy poverty, where the cost of cooking fresh food is prohibitive.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

Some people on here are realy showing their lack of compassion for others. Hopefully none of us will have to experience that sort of hardship. Then I am sure you won't worry that someone got a 'freebie' or pontificate about having to manage their life better etc. It's a disgace that this is happening in our country and that's all that matters to me along with other things like homeliness, increasingly difficult access to doctors, hospitals and other medical needs, housing and even education in some cases. I am sure for most people it's a huge decission to go to a food bank. I am not in the slightest bit intetested if the odd one gets a 'freebie' or indeed claim a benefit they are not entitled to. I am interested in the majority who do and that people have enough for their basic human needs that the rest of us take for granted.

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


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do. "

There are known links between income and poor eating. Yes, cheap ingredients are available, but what if someone doesn’t know how to use those ingredients? What if they can’t afford to use their cooker? Or to buy pots/pans etc?

This country is so irreversibly fucked, and turning on each other only hastens the process.

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By *orksRockerMan
over a year ago

Bradford

What a question OP?????????

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

I... The mind boggles.

What has a person's weight got to do with it? Are you saying larger people shouldn't be given food?

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By *oofy321 OP   Man
over a year ago

moon base zero


"I... The mind boggles.

What has a person's weight got to do with it? Are you saying larger people shouldn't be given food?

"

Not said that,I asked what people would think seeing a larger person using a food bank

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By *illynillyCouple
over a year ago

Wiltshire


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?"

I understand the question.... I consider myself kind and generous however I can also silently judge...as we all do... I have seen non fatty people at food banks...generally smoking cigarettes, holding an I phone and wearing expensive track suits...and yes I would judge on what I can see sadly

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By *orksRockerMan
over a year ago

Bradford

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By *orksRockerMan
over a year ago

Bradford


"I... The mind boggles.

What has a person's weight got to do with it? Are you saying larger people shouldn't be given food?

Not said that,I asked what people would think seeing a larger person using a food bank"

Why didn't you ask, a black person, a female person, a male person, a person with blue eyes?? What does it matter is the point? If they are in a food bank, they are in need.

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By *illynillyCouple
over a year ago

Wiltshire


"I... The mind boggles.

What has a person's weight got to do with it? Are you saying larger people shouldn't be given food?

Not said that,I asked what people would think seeing a larger person using a food bank

Why didn't you ask, a black person, a female person, a male person, a person with blue eyes?? What does it matter is the point? If they are in a food bank, they are in need."

I think his point is....if you look fat then you ve eaten enough therefore you don't need free food...absolutely nothing to do with anything else

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By *orksRockerMan
over a year ago

Bradford


"I... The mind boggles.

What has a person's weight got to do with it? Are you saying larger people shouldn't be given food?

Not said that,I asked what people would think seeing a larger person using a food bank

Why didn't you ask, a black person, a female person, a male person, a person with blue eyes?? What does it matter is the point? If they are in a food bank, they are in need.

I think his point is....if you look fat then you ve eaten enough therefore you don't need free food...absolutely nothing to do with anything else "

Surely, people don't think THAT!!

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By *eard and TattsCouple
over a year ago

Cwmbran

I suppose the stigma is fat people don't need food.

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By *illynillyCouple
over a year ago

Wiltshire


"I... The mind boggles.

What has a person's weight got to do with it? Are you saying larger people shouldn't be given food?

Not said that,I asked what people would think seeing a larger person using a food bank

Why didn't you ask, a black person, a female person, a male person, a person with blue eyes?? What does it matter is the point? If they are in a food bank, they are in need.

I think his point is....if you look fat then you ve eaten enough therefore you don't need free food...absolutely nothing to do with anything else

Surely, people don't think THAT!!"

Well its not my post, I can only guess, just I m pretty sure it didn't mean anything else

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By * and N KinkyCouple
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

What are you on about? Everybody needs food.

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

There are some people about who would say the "fatty" doesn't need any food as they loo like they have had enough, lets not pretend this doesn't happen

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo


"But people do make comments about people who use food banks. They comment on their clothes, the transport they use, their life choices, cooking and budgeting abilities, the number of children they have, I suspect some comment on weight.

Of course none of us would do such a thing ...but plenty do."

This

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"There are some people about who would say the "fatty" doesn't need any food as they loo like they have had enough, lets not pretend this doesn't happen"

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By *ister_ee_1981Man
over a year ago

Sunniest Exeter...


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?"

I thought it was well known that cheaper food is generally crap for you on a nutrional level (chicken nuggets the obvious exception) so if you are lookin) to try to "balance your books", you may look at cancelling that gym membership, and spending less on quality food. The result of these changes are self evident.

So yes, ironically you are more likely to see larger folk at a food bank.

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,


"Some people on here are realy showing their lack of compassion for others. Hopefully none of us will have to experience that sort of hardship. Then I am sure you won't worry that someone got a 'freebie' or pontificate about having to manage their life better etc. It's a disgace that this is happening in our country and that's all that matters to me along with other things like homeliness, increasingly difficult access to doctors, hospitals and other medical needs, housing and even education in some cases. I am sure for most people it's a huge decission to go to a food bank. I am not in the slightest bit intetested if the odd one gets a 'freebie' or indeed claim a benefit they are not entitled to. I am interested in the majority who do and that people have enough for their basic human needs that the rest of us take for granted. "

I don't care one jot if someone got a freebie and I am not pontificating about how someone is managing their life.Freebies and poor life skills are legitimate concerns raised by those who run food banks and organisations like the Citizens Advice Bureau,it is their suggestion to offer cooking/budgeting lessons and some food banks are doing it,much to the gratitude of those taking advantage of those lessons.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"I... The mind boggles.

What has a person's weight got to do with it? Are you saying larger people shouldn't be given food?

Not said that,I asked what people would think seeing a larger person using a food bank"

Hello Goofy,

You asked a perfectly reasonable and insightful question.

I also admire that you answered those who seem determined to twist your question, censor your language and accuse you of things you have not said, with courtesy.

I'm not sure what I'd think. I know what I am supposed to think and most days when i'm on the ball I think the right thing....... but deep down there in the depths of my distracted soul, I could make the connection between hunger and body size.

I think that in part , it's because we are used to being shown starving people as stick thin.

Western reality is that 'beige' food changes the way the body reacts and switches peoples metabolisms.

Fat doesn't always mean greedy. People who are eating lots of ( beige ) food are in fact starving. They starve their bodies of nutrition and don't build a good body percentage of muscle.

I liked your question because it allows you to ask a question about yourself and I for one am saddened that you are contemplating having to visit food banks and also because it allows you to seek the views of others.

Fat people get hungry every four hours just like everyone else and if you count how many people judged you on here and put words in your mouth that you didn't say then you will know what percentage will knee jerk judge you at the food bank.

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By *lay 4 your plessureMan
over a year ago

Wigan

Oh, I'd be very judgmental. Not judgemental about the "fatty" but about the wankers who have allowed this country to become a place where food banks have been allowed to become seen as a normal and accepted part of society and that it's somehow ok to leave people to be in a position to have to rely on them.

By the way, did you know that there are some larger looking people that actually eat much less than the average person? Sometimes it's actually underlying health conditions or their metabolism that is the cause rather than food itself.

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By *AYENCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore. "

Most high streets have Asian and eastern European shops in them and they usually stock most of those items I've mentioned, plus many more. The last time we ate in a fast food establishment it cost us £15 for two fairly basic meals - we could have cooked fillet steak, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and chips for less than that - so that would have covered the cost of gas or electricity for cooking. A chickpea curry with a sag bhaji would probably cost a quarter of that.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Reading Kayen's list ......

ANY supermarket.

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


"I... The mind boggles.

What has a person's weight got to do with it? Are you saying larger people shouldn't be given food?

Not said that,I asked what people would think seeing a larger person using a food bank

Hello Goofy,

You asked a perfectly reasonable and insightful question.

I also admire that you answered those who seem determined to twist your question, censor your language and accuse you of things you have not said, with courtesy.

I'm not sure what I'd think. I know what I am supposed to think and most days when i'm on the ball I think the right thing....... but deep down there in the depths of my distracted soul, I could make the connection between hunger and body size.

I think that in part , it's because we are used to being shown starving people as stick thin.

Western reality is that 'beige' food changes the way the body reacts and switches peoples metabolisms.

Fat doesn't always mean greedy. People who are eating lots of ( beige ) food are in fact starving. They starve their bodies of nutrition and don't build a good body percentage of muscle.

I liked your question because it allows you to ask a question about yourself and I for one am saddened that you are contemplating having to visit food banks and also because it allows you to seek the views of others.

Fat people get hungry every four hours just like everyone else and if you count how many people judged you on here and put words in your mouth that you didn't say then you will know what percentage will knee jerk judge you at the food bank.

"

Beautifully put

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore.

Most high streets have Asian and eastern European shops in them and they usually stock most of those items I've mentioned, plus many more. The last time we ate in a fast food establishment it cost us £15 for two fairly basic meals - we could have cooked fillet steak, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and chips for less than that - so that would have covered the cost of gas or electricity for cooking. A chickpea curry with a sag bhaji would probably cost a quarter of that. "

Where are you buying fillet steak for two for less than £15?

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

If I had the clap emoji I would give you it Granny, so have a thumb instead

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo


"

Where are you buying fillet steak for two for less than £15?"

A few supermarkets do it, including M & S food hall

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By *ldgeezermeMan
over a year ago

Newcastle


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?"

Where else would they get their salad

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"If I had the clap emoji I would give you it Granny, so have a thumb instead "

I'll resist a 'clap' joke ...

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"

Where are you buying fillet steak for two for less than £15?

A few supermarkets do it, including M & S food hall"

Blimey! Do they?

Puts hat and coat on a rushes to M and S

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

Because of the restrictions as to what food can be donated to a food bank, there aren't too many health options; it would be a massive challenge to keep your weight down if you were eating such food over a long period of time.

Therefore, I wouldn't be surprised to see plus sized people at a food bank. This seems to be along the same lines as people judging Disabled Badge holders because they don't have a visible disability.

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

If you see someone and consider them as a fatty, I couldn’t give a fuck what you think and hope you find yourself back into the sea. We don’t need people like that.

People need to know that they are not to be judged especially when using foodbanks.

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By *AYENCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore.

Most high streets have Asian and eastern European shops in them and they usually stock most of those items I've mentioned, plus many more. The last time we ate in a fast food establishment it cost us £15 for two fairly basic meals - we could have cooked fillet steak, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and chips for less than that - so that would have covered the cost of gas or electricity for cooking. A chickpea curry with a sag bhaji would probably cost a quarter of that.

Where are you buying fillet steak for two for less than £15?"

Aldi do the most superb 28 day matured fillet steaks for £5 each, highly recommended.

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By *oodsman1000Man
over a year ago

Hereford

Sounds to me that the main issue you have is your weight not the food bank. A lot of food banks now only cater for people who have been referred to them, because they were being taken advantage of by people who don't need it taking advantage. If you are fat, black,white, skinny and you have been referred to a food bank the volunteers there know for a fact you need help. Just go and get some food and fill your fat belly

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore.

Most high streets have Asian and eastern European shops in them and they usually stock most of those items I've mentioned, plus many more. The last time we ate in a fast food establishment it cost us £15 for two fairly basic meals - we could have cooked fillet steak, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and chips for less than that - so that would have covered the cost of gas or electricity for cooking. A chickpea curry with a sag bhaji would probably cost a quarter of that.

Where are you buying fillet steak for two for less than £15?

Aldi do the most superb 28 day matured fillet steaks for £5 each, highly recommended. "

Do they? That's excellent value. We rarely eat steak because we have a pretty tight food budget and would only spend £10 on meat for one meal for a very special occasion but I'd consider that.

We're lucky, both of us were brought up in families where our mum's cooked from scratch on a budget so it's never occurred to us to do anything else. However we know and acknowledge due to the careers we followed that many, many people aren't as fortunate as we were.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

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By *oodsman1000Man
over a year ago

Hereford


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore.

Most high streets have Asian and eastern European shops in them and they usually stock most of those items I've mentioned, plus many more. The last time we ate in a fast food establishment it cost us £15 for two fairly basic meals - we could have cooked fillet steak, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and chips for less than that - so that would have covered the cost of gas or electricity for cooking. A chickpea curry with a sag bhaji would probably cost a quarter of that.

Where are you buying fillet steak for two for less than £15?

Aldi do the most superb 28 day matured fillet steaks for £5 each, highly recommended.

Do they? That's excellent value. We rarely eat steak because we have a pretty tight food budget and would only spend £10 on meat for one meal for a very special occasion but I'd consider that.

We're lucky, both of us were brought up in families where our mum's cooked from scratch on a budget so it's never occurred to us to do anything else. However we know and acknowledge due to the careers we followed that many, many people aren't as fortunate as we were.

"
:-I made a Cardiff half and half the other day and fed 4 people for less than a tenner,£8 50 it can be done

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore.

Most high streets have Asian and eastern European shops in them and they usually stock most of those items I've mentioned, plus many more. The last time we ate in a fast food establishment it cost us £15 for two fairly basic meals - we could have cooked fillet steak, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and chips for less than that - so that would have covered the cost of gas or electricity for cooking. A chickpea curry with a sag bhaji would probably cost a quarter of that.

Where are you buying fillet steak for two for less than £15?

Aldi do the most superb 28 day matured fillet steaks for £5 each, highly recommended.

Do they? That's excellent value. We rarely eat steak because we have a pretty tight food budget and would only spend £10 on meat for one meal for a very special occasion but I'd consider that.

We're lucky, both of us were brought up in families where our mum's cooked from scratch on a budget so it's never occurred to us to do anything else. However we know and acknowledge due to the careers we followed that many, many people aren't as fortunate as we were.

:-I made a Cardiff half and half the other day and fed 4 people for less than a tenner,£8 50 it can be done "

What's a Cardiff half and half?

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By *oodsman1000Man
over a year ago

Hereford


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore.

Most high streets have Asian and eastern European shops in them and they usually stock most of those items I've mentioned, plus many more. The last time we ate in a fast food establishment it cost us £15 for two fairly basic meals - we could have cooked fillet steak, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and chips for less than that - so that would have covered the cost of gas or electricity for cooking. A chickpea curry with a sag bhaji would probably cost a quarter of that.

Where are you buying fillet steak for two for less than £15?

Aldi do the most superb 28 day matured fillet steaks for £5 each, highly recommended.

Do they? That's excellent value. We rarely eat steak because we have a pretty tight food budget and would only spend £10 on meat for one meal for a very special occasion but I'd consider that.

We're lucky, both of us were brought up in families where our mum's cooked from scratch on a budget so it's never occurred to us to do anything else. However we know and acknowledge due to the careers we followed that many, many people aren't as fortunate as we were.

:-I made a Cardiff half and half the other day and fed 4 people for less than a tenner,£8 50 it can be done

What's a Cardiff half and half?"
Chicken curry, chips and rice, delicious

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore.

Most high streets have Asian and eastern European shops in them and they usually stock most of those items I've mentioned, plus many more. The last time we ate in a fast food establishment it cost us £15 for two fairly basic meals - we could have cooked fillet steak, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and chips for less than that - so that would have covered the cost of gas or electricity for cooking. A chickpea curry with a sag bhaji would probably cost a quarter of that.

Where are you buying fillet steak for two for less than £15?

Aldi do the most superb 28 day matured fillet steaks for £5 each, highly recommended.

Do they? That's excellent value. We rarely eat steak because we have a pretty tight food budget and would only spend £10 on meat for one meal for a very special occasion but I'd consider that.

We're lucky, both of us were brought up in families where our mum's cooked from scratch on a budget so it's never occurred to us to do anything else. However we know and acknowledge due to the careers we followed that many, many people aren't as fortunate as we were.

:-I made a Cardiff half and half the other day and fed 4 people for less than a tenner,£8 50 it can be done

What's a Cardiff half and half? Chicken curry, chips and rice, delicious "

Oh right thanks.

I know that food bank clients don't have £8:50. Often they don't have 85p

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore.

Most high streets have Asian and eastern European shops in them and they usually stock most of those items I've mentioned, plus many more. The last time we ate in a fast food establishment it cost us £15 for two fairly basic meals - we could have cooked fillet steak, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and chips for less than that - so that would have covered the cost of gas or electricity for cooking. A chickpea curry with a sag bhaji would probably cost a quarter of that.

Where are you buying fillet steak for two for less than £15?

Aldi do the most superb 28 day matured fillet steaks for £5 each, highly recommended.

Do they? That's excellent value. We rarely eat steak because we have a pretty tight food budget and would only spend £10 on meat for one meal for a very special occasion but I'd consider that.

We're lucky, both of us were brought up in families where our mum's cooked from scratch on a budget so it's never occurred to us to do anything else. However we know and acknowledge due to the careers we followed that many, many people aren't as fortunate as we were.

:-I made a Cardiff half and half the other day and fed 4 people for less than a tenner,£8 50 it can be done

What's a Cardiff half and half? Chicken curry, chips and rice, delicious

Oh right thanks.

I know that food bank clients don't have £8:50. Often they don't have 85p"

I am out of this thread as sometimes I can't be as tactful as you are - love and strength to all those who find themeselves in the unfortunate position to have to use food banks and hope will get better for you soon

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By *oodsman1000Man
over a year ago

Hereford


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore.

Most high streets have Asian and eastern European shops in them and they usually stock most of those items I've mentioned, plus many more. The last time we ate in a fast food establishment it cost us £15 for two fairly basic meals - we could have cooked fillet steak, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and chips for less than that - so that would have covered the cost of gas or electricity for cooking. A chickpea curry with a sag bhaji would probably cost a quarter of that.

Where are you buying fillet steak for two for less than £15?

Aldi do the most superb 28 day matured fillet steaks for £5 each, highly recommended.

Do they? That's excellent value. We rarely eat steak because we have a pretty tight food budget and would only spend £10 on meat for one meal for a very special occasion but I'd consider that.

We're lucky, both of us were brought up in families where our mum's cooked from scratch on a budget so it's never occurred to us to do anything else. However we know and acknowledge due to the careers we followed that many, many people aren't as fortunate as we were.

:-I made a Cardiff half and half the other day and fed 4 people for less than a tenner,£8 50 it can be done

What's a Cardiff half and half? Chicken curry, chips and rice, delicious

Oh right thanks.

I know that food bank clients don't have £8:50. Often they don't have 85p"

Just saying you can make nutritious food for 4 quite cheaply if you use your imagination. I feel sorry for people who are struggling to eat, anyone who wants to come and have some Cardiff half and half are quite welcome to come here. Even if you are fat

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


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore.

Most high streets have Asian and eastern European shops in them and they usually stock most of those items I've mentioned, plus many more. The last time we ate in a fast food establishment it cost us £15 for two fairly basic meals - we could have cooked fillet steak, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and chips for less than that - so that would have covered the cost of gas or electricity for cooking. A chickpea curry with a sag bhaji would probably cost a quarter of that.

Where are you buying fillet steak for two for less than £15?

Aldi do the most superb 28 day matured fillet steaks for £5 each, highly recommended.

Do they? That's excellent value. We rarely eat steak because we have a pretty tight food budget and would only spend £10 on meat for one meal for a very special occasion but I'd consider that.

We're lucky, both of us were brought up in families where our mum's cooked from scratch on a budget so it's never occurred to us to do anything else. However we know and acknowledge due to the careers we followed that many, many people aren't as fortunate as we were.

:-I made a Cardiff half and half the other day and fed 4 people for less than a tenner,£8 50 it can be done

What's a Cardiff half and half? Chicken curry, chips and rice, delicious "

Did that include buying all the spices for the curry, or did you already have them in the cupboard?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Because of the restrictions as to what food can be donated to a food bank, there aren't too many health options; it would be a massive challenge to keep your weight down if you were eating such food over a long period of time.

Therefore, I wouldn't be surprised to see plus sized people at a food bank. This seems to be along the same lines as people judging Disabled Badge holders because they don't have a visible disability."

Let's not start on the Blue Badge stuff

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By *oodsman1000Man
over a year ago

Hereford


"If you knew anything about obesity, you’d know that poorer people from lower socioeconomic groups are disproportionately overweight. Why? Because ultra processed food is a lot cheaper than fresh wholesome food.

People don’t have obesity because they overeat, they have obesity as a direct result of having poor food choices available to them.

I find your choice of wording quite inflammatory and unnecessary.

Chickpeas, eggs, spinach, beef liver, brown rice, whole chicken are all wholesome and very affordable (and the list goes on and on) so don't say they don't have food choices, because they certainly do.

So where on the local high street will you buy those? In poorer areas the high streets no longer have butchers, grocers , greengrocers or bakers.

They’ve been replaced by fast food outlets, bookies and charity shops whilst you need a car to go to the out of town superstore.

Most high streets have Asian and eastern European shops in them and they usually stock most of those items I've mentioned, plus many more. The last time we ate in a fast food establishment it cost us £15 for two fairly basic meals - we could have cooked fillet steak, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and chips for less than that - so that would have covered the cost of gas or electricity for cooking. A chickpea curry with a sag bhaji would probably cost a quarter of that.

Where are you buying fillet steak for two for less than £15?

Aldi do the most superb 28 day matured fillet steaks for £5 each, highly recommended.

Do they? That's excellent value. We rarely eat steak because we have a pretty tight food budget and would only spend £10 on meat for one meal for a very special occasion but I'd consider that.

We're lucky, both of us were brought up in families where our mum's cooked from scratch on a budget so it's never occurred to us to do anything else. However we know and acknowledge due to the careers we followed that many, many people aren't as fortunate as we were.

:-I made a Cardiff half and half the other day and fed 4 people for less than a tenner,£8 50 it can be done

What's a Cardiff half and half? Chicken curry, chips and rice, delicious

Did that include buying all the spices for the curry, or did you already have them

in the cupboard? "

Bought a jar of jalfreze curry sauce 85p at the co op

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By *leased to meet youTV/TS
over a year ago

Southend-on-Sea

Hey fatty boom boom sweet sugar dumpling

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By *ld StrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Telford

As a fat person I think its perfectly OK to refer yo myself as a fatty. Its a descriptive word that's Bern made negative by society. If I was above average height and referred to myself as tall would people say anything..no.

As for op question yes I'd have the same thoughts because its peoples attitudes that will for definite say something out if ingnorance ir just piss taking about a fat person being there. It's the same stigma as people's reactions to obese people in a gym.

Thank fully my shoulders are as broad as my waist line and I couldn't give a fuck what people thought but I worry for those that do

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"I... The mind boggles.

What has a person's weight got to do with it? Are you saying larger people shouldn't be given food?

Not said that,I asked what people would think seeing a larger person using a food bank

Hello Goofy,

You asked a perfectly reasonable and insightful question.

I also admire that you answered those who seem determined to twist your question, censor your language and accuse you of things you have not said, with courtesy.

I'm not sure what I'd think. I know what I am supposed to think and most days when i'm on the ball I think the right thing....... but deep down there in the depths of my distracted soul, I could make the connection between hunger and body size.

I think that in part , it's because we are used to being shown starving people as stick thin.

Western reality is that 'beige' food changes the way the body reacts and switches peoples metabolisms.

Fat doesn't always mean greedy. People who are eating lots of ( beige ) food are in fact starving. They starve their bodies of nutrition and don't build a good body percentage of muscle.

I liked your question because it allows you to ask a question about yourself and I for one am saddened that you are contemplating having to visit food banks and also because it allows you to seek the views of others.

Fat people get hungry every four hours just like everyone else and if you count how many people judged you on here and put words in your mouth that you didn't say then you will know what percentage will knee jerk judge you at the food bank.

"

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By *irtyKittenCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

The fact this question came shows how bad the country has got for people

So many people struggling at the moment and so many worried about showing they are struggling because of judgemental people

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By *reat me rightWoman
over a year ago

Rotherham

Not really any words to go with that little nugget

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

Anyone who has read the comments section of a tabloid newspaper article knows exactly how judgemental the British public are about anyone getting any sort of help.

The media has spent years turning poverty into a question of morality: workers vs shirkers, strivers vs skivers.

I'm sure there would be plenty of people judging OP, but people will judge no matter what you do so if you need help then for the love of god take whatever help you can get and bollocks to the judgemental pricks out there.

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By *oodsman1000Man
over a year ago

Hereford


"Anyone who has read the comments section of a tabloid newspaper article knows exactly how judgemental the British public are about anyone getting any sort of help.

The media has spent years turning poverty into a question of morality: workers vs shirkers, strivers vs skivers.

I'm sure there would be plenty of people judging OP, but people will judge no matter what you do so if you need help then for the love of god take whatever help you can get and bollocks to the judgemental pricks out there."

BRAVO, well said

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


"So im the fatty but thank goodness I've not used a foodbank,there has been times where I've been close to no food,but I work as a chef so I can always survive...but what if I wasn't a chef? How would you react to seeing a fat person using a food bank?"

Says more about you than them

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