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"I do think food banks are a great idea but I personally know of people who go and get free food then go into the supermarket and buy scratch cards. Priorities are totally wrong. It's sad food banks get abused that way." Perhaps they're buying the scratch card in the hope they'll win big so won't need to rely on the food bank | |||
"Ours gives out 3 days supply of food and toiletries, including vouchers to use at a local green grocers and butchers. They will also get the fuel bank involved to top up electric and gas. They provide a real stop gap if someone is in need. Unfortunately I think their services will be even more needed when furlough ends. " It's sad that we are one of the richest countries in the world and we have food banks. | |||
"I do think food banks are a great idea but I personally know of people who go and get free food then go into the supermarket and buy scratch cards. Priorities are totally wrong. It's sad food banks get abused that way. Perhaps they're buying the scratch card in the hope they'll win big so won't need to rely on the food bank " If it was a toss up between putting food on a table or gambling, food should always be everyone's first priority. It's that simple. | |||
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"I give, but often feel I could and should give more." That's brilliant, if you can give more then do so. If you can't then your contribution is appreciated no matter what I do a big shop once a month so I will clear out my cupboards and take Aaything unopened to the food bank. I will also add bits like toothpaste and sanitary pads/Tampax, difficult to buy in bulk because these are restricted items in some places so go to several places lol, period poverty is a huge issue for me, hate the thought of any women not having them so I do go over the top there  | |||
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"Because I like to spend my money on other things,I see this as a way of getting free food. People give,because they feel they're doing something,and the vast majority take so as to spend money on better things like beer,drugs and gambling. It's a win win." You are a plum. | |||
"Because I like to spend my money on other things,I see this as a way of getting free food. People give,because they feel they're doing something,and the vast majority take so as to spend money on better things like beer,drugs and gambling. It's a win win." And that is what’s commonly known as a humor failure. T | |||
"I give, but often feel I could and should give more." Do that then. Its fucking ridiculous in this day and age that they have to exist and I do give myself. I know local group that is part of fairshare and the amount of stuff they get from local companies is maddening. Luckily they stop a lot from just going to landfill and have provided support boxes to lots of local families over lockdown. | |||
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"I'm only going to be honest but I work right next door to a food bank warehouse I find it very suspicious why the guy who manages it drives a very expensive brand new cars. Always taking bags full of food into his car through our the day(doesn't go anywhere until home time) . Then all the cars that seem to visit this food bank all seem to be very new cars and not poor people just by looking at the car. I don't think food banks actually check if the person is in need or just taking it for freebies I wouldn't even give due to I know what alot of charity's do this including seeing this one for my self." Can only speak for my own experience, i was referred by my counsellor and CRIS liason, plus I had answer a rake of questions and provide a bank statement before they'd deliver to me. In my area you can't self refer or just rock up for a hand out. Other people's experiences and areas may differ. M | |||
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"I give, but often feel I could and should give more." Don't feel bad if you can't. If everyone who visited the supermarket gave just one item, the trolley would be full.  | |||
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"There was one near me and they were asking for olive oil. Very middle class area. " Yes - they'll need that to marinade the globe artichokes in!  | |||
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"Ours gives out 3 days supply of food and toiletries, including vouchers to use at a local green grocers and butchers. They will also get the fuel bank involved to top up electric and gas. They provide a real stop gap if someone is in need. Unfortunately I think their services will be even more needed when furlough ends. It's sad that we are one of the richest countries in the world and we have food banks." Or is it more about the society we have become. No food banks when I was a kid nor did we have central heating life was simple. All helped out on the allotment to get as much food as we could walked to school etc Things like crisps, chocolate and alcohole where a real treat. | |||
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"I know and have seen many sides of this coin. yes there are some whom take the mick, but this is NOT the majority. Most people who use the food bank are referred by some social sector i.e schools, local council, local charities, health visitors etc. I do however see more community food types opening that are open to anyone which is more about tackling the food waste (these are items that go out of date/past bbf in few days time), as the items were to be thrown away, instead being given to local community groups to be given out. it of course also allows anyone to avoid the embarrassment of other's knowing they are poor too. addictions are something else entirely & unless you've had one you'll never understand the drive that is created to feed it above all else. as for the comments on the cars bear in mind that car payments and insurance payments don't stop when you loose your job, It is often costly to cancel the policies too and often cheaper to continue paying. are you really telling me you wouldn't still use the car up until it was repossessed? most aren't owned cars these days they are leases. as for charity owners...well if you're ripping a big salary (35k+) out of a charity every year...you're not in it for the right reasons." I work for a charity and I work hard. I don't earn 35k but I do earn 30. Money is most certainly not the motivator. Making a difference is. I should also add that being on that salary doesn't make me well off by any stretch of the imagination as a single mum of 3, renting privately. I still need a 2nd part time job on top. | |||
"I know and have seen many sides of this coin. yes there are some whom take the mick, but this is NOT the majority. Most people who use the food bank are referred by some social sector i.e schools, local council, local charities, health visitors etc. I do however see more community food types opening that are open to anyone which is more about tackling the food waste (these are items that go out of date/past bbf in few days time), as the items were to be thrown away, instead being given to local community groups to be given out. it of course also allows anyone to avoid the embarrassment of other's knowing they are poor too. addictions are something else entirely & unless you've had one you'll never understand the drive that is created to feed it above all else. as for the comments on the cars bear in mind that car payments and insurance payments don't stop when you loose your job, It is often costly to cancel the policies too and often cheaper to continue paying. are you really telling me you wouldn't still use the car up until it was repossessed? most aren't owned cars these days they are leases. as for charity owners...well if you're ripping a big salary (35k+) out of a charity every year...you're not in it for the right reasons. I work for a charity and I work hard. I don't earn 35k but I do earn 30. Money is most certainly not the motivator. Making a difference is. I should also add that being on that salary doesn't make me well off by any stretch of the imagination as a single mum of 3, renting privately. I still need a 2nd part time job on top. " i get for most that money isn't the motivator but for the big charities it certainly is when directors are taking out big salaries and expense. Ihave no idea how you need a 2nd job on top of that tbh (other than piss take rent prices and a difference in understand of what a luxury is). to me holiday is a luxury, branded clothes or even lots of clothes bought often luxury (a lot of mine are 2nd hand, so have been the kids), toys...well they have those & that's what xmas & b'days are for (which if they are lucky get £100 each, why cos the rest is just not needed, it consumerism nonsense), holidays even a staycation is rare for us, day trips are more common. trips to cinema's and places that cost are also rare (£50 for 3..nah movie rental & homemade popcorn is much cheaper). We have mobile phones, pc/consoles, tv, cars, bikes, roller skates, skate board, archery...absolutely lots of things...maybe I'm just a simple living kinda person, I know I don't buy into the marketing/consumerism and my kids haven't been allowed to either. I am also a single mum of 2, most i've ever earned is 21K & have no issues which that becoming a luxurious level of living. I have been a mum since way before tax credits & food banks etc existed. I've been doing this gig since 15, I remember waiting on the postie to get my giro (hoping it hadn't been lost in post or nicked by some junkie) and then having to go the post office and then to the shops....back then there was no help if you ran out of food or electricity days before you got paid the only thing you could do was pawn something, money was a lot less. Guess what it taught me....fuck the bills food & elecy/gas first, then if had anything left then I could get a treat for myself & kids even if it was just a small chocolate. and know the law so I can stand my ground when needed. I still do a monthly shop for 3 on £130! How? because I don't by junk, brands or unnecessary items & cook from scratch. | |||
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Personally, i'm the idiot that volunteers & never gets paid, lots of skills & experiences in many fields, no cash ha ha | |||
"I'm not trying to be rude, just cannot see how you can't get those sums to add up & need to work a 2nd job is all, not that it's my business of course. " I wouldn't say you were rude. Just a completed and utter lack of empathy and understanding for other people's circumstances. I've lost count of the jobs I've been turned down for since February last year. I couldn't get a job delivering fridges or grocery from supermarkets. My local council advertised for refuse collectors and had over twelve thousand applicants. Comments like "just get a second job", when thousands of people can't even get one boils my piss. M | |||
