A broken fridge freezer is more than an inconvenience
When Sophie’s* fridge freezer broke down, it was more than an inconvenience, it was an impossibility for her to find the money to replace it.
Sophie had been making every penny count by buying food in bulk and batch cooking meals to freeze. The broken appliance meant she would struggle with the added cost of providing meals for the family.
Sophie is not alone. According to national charity Turn2Us, more than 2 million UK households are living without essential household appliances, including fridges, freezers, cookers and washing machines.**
For families already struggling to make ends meet, the loss of an essential appliance can have a huge impact on family life.
Thankfully, Acts 435 donors were able to step in and provide Sophie with a new fridge freezer, just as the hot weather began and the school holidays approached.
For Sophie and her family, it was a real lifeline.
“The cost of a new fridge freezer was an expense that our family couldn't stretch to with the cost of everything else increasing - there simply wasn't any ‘spare’ money for this extra expense.”
Thanks to the kindness and generosity of Acts 435 supporters, Sophie can once again store fresh ingredients and prepare healthy meals for her family. She can also batch cook and freeze meals, helping her make the most of her food budget and keep costs down.
It’s a simple gift, but one that makes a meaningful difference to a family facing financial pressure.
You can help someone today
There are currently people across the UK asking for help through Acts 435. Each request represents an individual or family facing a difficult situation and needing a helping hand.
Take a look at the requests on our website and see how you could make a difference today: www.acts435.org.uk/give
* name changed for anonymity