£0 remaining for a gas top-up, food, children's shoes and winter coats
R, who is thirty nine year of age, has moved to Manchester, from down south, to escape domestic violence and to have a fresh start with her three young children. Mum has nobody to support her, as she is new to the area. I met her at our local food bank where she told me that, due to not being able to work, as the children are so young, R only has benefits to live off. This family are literally living from hand to mouth, the children are in desperate need of shoes and coats, and a large food shop would help.
Mum is a single parent to her three daughters, one of whom has quite high health needs, and the family are very isolated. The oven has broken and mum is struggling to make affordable meals for her family. She is struggling with her finances and isn't able to cover the cost of a new oven. We would like to help mum with the cost of a gas oven which would make a big difference to this family, as mum would be able to cook healthier and more economical meals. Please could you help this family? Thank you.
M is a single mum who was in temporary accommodation, due to a breakdown in marriage. She has been given a new property which has concrete floors, and is in need of a living room carpet as this is the main room they will all be using. M has applied for a job (and hopefully will get it) as she had to leave her last employment, due to moving to a different area. M, who is waiting for her benefits to be processed, is stressed due to all the life changes she is experiencing.
N is twenty seven years old and has two small children. Her relationship with the children's dad has ended after suffering from domestic violence. N works part-time and also receives Universal Credit. Her ex-partner has taken items out of the home which he bought, including the fridge freezer, so mum now has nowhere to store the baby's milk and fresh food. N has no way of paying for a fridge freezer as, once the rent and bills are paid, there is very little money left. Please could you help them?