June 2024
We are receiving so many sad requests for food shops. These are a few of the responses from this week alone:-
Conversation with Mum of 3-
“It’s so bad at the moment I’m really struggling”
“How much do you usually have to spend on your 3 children?”
“About £40- £50 once the rent etc goes out, I normally just buy the cheap food from Aldi”
Mum of 4 children:-
“110 pounds fortnightly 
That’s just on food, yes for us all -meals, nappies wipes. Toiletries I get separately from other shops. “
Family of 4:-
“We have £50 a week (2 teenagers and parents) to spend on food. My husband works part time as he and our children my carers
“So you have £200 for food a month, and use the foodbank ?”
“Yes, and the school help and give me meals that they have left over”
WHEN WILL THIS END? WE COULD RANT ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT; AND THE HUGE PROFITS SUPERMARKETS ARE MAKING – BUT WE WILL STAY PROFESSIONAL!!
Children are suffering, going hungry, which is affecting their mental health; welfare; education; friendships. If anyone can support us by making a regular donation (even £1-2 a month), we can continue to provide food shops for these families. We get countless referrals every day. We run the charity in our spare time, with no funding, so every penny really does make a difference. If you look at our Charity Accounts online – we pride ourselves on not taking expenses, and running the charity purely on a voluntary basis.
If your workplace could hold a charity event; or your school could run a sponsored event; or you can donate a small amount on a personal level, it would be gratefully received by ourselves and the families we support.
THANK YOU
