Need help

[darkthoughts504]

HI all. I really need some help. I do not have food in here til Wedn evening. And I need bus fare to get to work for three days. I just started a job I get a full check Wedn and I could pay whomever back then. 60 should hold me til Wedn. Would appreciate anything because I haven't eaten a meal since thurs even. I hate asking strangers but took a chance because I have helped ppl i do not know. Have a good day.

[kenster1]

can you go to a foodbank they could help you out or have you a family member or friend that could.

[darkthoughts504 in reply to kenster1]

foodbank not an option and I have asked others they don't have it

[kenster1 in reply to darkthoughts504]

how can`t you access a foodbank what about a local church.

[hypercat54]

So sorry to hear that darkthoughts. A tip I picked up when in a similar situation was to plan ahead a bit beforehand and whenever I had a spare 50p whatever I bought a can of something like beans or tomatoes to put in the store cupboard.

That ensured I could at least eat and there were a few times I was grateful for that.

I know it doesn't help now but maybe in the future? Especially now your son has left as he won't be able to eat it. Take care.

[Midori in reply to hypercat54]

That's a great idea.

Cheers, Midori

[Marysblue]

There are churches that will help. The Catholic church and you don't have to be Catholic.

[EsmeLu]

how i wish i could help out but I’m in a similar situation. I would recommend a food bank, church or even your employer. Ask for a $60 advance. I’ve done all of the above when desperate.

[RoxyKind]

If you could even tell me the state you are in I could help you find food. I know how and I could work on it.

[darkthoughts504]

I will tuff it out

[bethelbee in reply to darkthoughts504]

Are you in the US? Try Salvation Army or Goodwill or churches; look up food banks. There's a site called Nextdoor you can get on where people converse about what's going on in their neighborhood(it's city specific) and people ask for help, whether it's asking for food or asking what the best restaurant is or recommending a contractor or doctor...etc. There are always people willing to help. Hard for anyone here to help when we are from all over the world. Hope things work out for you!! Keep us posted.

[darkthoughts504 in reply to bethelbee]

i will be alright i have never contacted an agency for food etc. I will just wait til i am able to get it myself

[bethelbee in reply to darkthoughts504]

The agencies are there to help in times of need. What is keeping you from contacting them? Please reach out if you need the help... Do you have ANYTHING in the house to eat? In my town there is a spot that has a cabinet and a small fridge that people that need food can help themselves.

[darkthoughts504]

take days to get help from agencies i might as well just wait til i am able to do my own thing. then u have to show proof of this and that to get help i dont want to go through all that red tape . They screen natives but give outsiders everything the same day without paper work etc. to much trouble