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StarWarsChick (original poster new member #70767) posted at 8:09 PM on Thursday, August 8th, 2019
I'm so ashamed. I hate that it has come to this but we don't have money coming in until next friday (8 days away) and I have no food left. I've cut down to eat the minimum but I can't go completely without food or I won't be able to work. It will be ok once I'm paid but right now I have money to fill up my car and that's it. AGain, if I don't fill up the car I will miss work and without the job I'm screwed.
Does anyone know what restrictions there are for food banks? Do I just look up to see where it is for our area? What happens when you go there? What ID do you need to take? How do you proove that you are in need and not just being greedy/lazy?
It's just a one off until I get paid. I hate charity but I just had bad situations the last few weeks. I just need enough food to get me through the next week or even enough so I can eat mon-friday for work
2frayedsouls ( member #48177) posted at 8:47 PM on Thursday, August 8th, 2019
Call your local food banks and ask. Where I live, when we refer clients to a food bank they can just show up during open hours and get an emergency supply. For continuing needs there are more restrictions. Call and explain your situation. Don’t let fear or shame stand in your way. Most of us have lived thru really tight times and understand when others are there too. If your local food bank cannot help, try local churches. Many times they have emergency food funds for those in need. At one point our church stocked staples for those who would show up at the church and ask. Hang in there!!!
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traicionada ( member #10310) posted at 8:56 PM on Thursday, August 8th, 2019
Most food banks who receive federal funding from USDA are require to provide food at least once regardless if you meet the criteria or not.
Please do not go without food; there are tons of organizations across the US willing and happy to help.
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Hutch ( member #70846) posted at 10:13 PM on Thursday, August 8th, 2019
Call your local churches as well. Most have food pantry’s there and they can help.
Marie2792 ( member #44958) posted at 3:03 AM on Friday, August 9th, 2019
Local churches usually have food banks. I always donate to ours.
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risingfromashes ( member #3903) posted at 1:35 PM on Friday, August 9th, 2019
((StarWarsChick))
Do not feel ashamed! We all need some help at some point. Food banks have different operating rules.
In my town you have to show proof of residency and can shop there once a week. It is set up like a grocery store. If there isn't a listing try calling town hall or local churches.
There is no shame in asking for help!
homewrecked2011 ( member #34678) posted at 3:07 PM on Friday, August 9th, 2019
Call the Salvation Army in your area! Ours is set up like a small grocery store. Tell them you are out of food, and you may b able to come over today. Otherwise, you set up an appt and they are really nice. You have to bring proof residency I think.
Also go online and apply for SNAP. It will show you right away how much you’ll get! I think you can apply for emergency benefits.
I spent all my savings on food when WS left. Then I found out I could have gotten 580/mo on SNAP. 😥
In my area, if you call a church, they refer you to a place where all the churches in my area contribute.
Do you have kids? You might b able to get help with elect also..
Don’t b embarrassed! That’s what it’s for. I felt it was best to keep my job, ask for help now, and b able to contribute later to food banks.
[This message edited by homewrecked2011 at 9:10 AM, August 9th (Friday)]
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