Saving food, and money
H, from Barnsley was in desperate need of a replacement fridge freezer as she has found herself struggling to make ends meet, due to being dependant on benefit and the rise in the cost of food and energy bills. She has two children and cares for her father. H was lost without her fridge freezer and by not being able to store food freshly, which became very expensive. Acts 435 donors supported H to buy a replacement fridge freezer, which helped to reduce the stress and worry she was under.
When the local Advocate told H that the funds had been raised here is what they said:
"H was so relieved to receive the support she needed to buy a replacement fridge freezer as she has struggled for a number of months without one which has been very difficult for her and her children. H stated it will make such a huge difference to her family now that she doesn't have to constantly throw food away because it's not been stored in a fridge. H will be able to manage her money more effectively now that she has a Fridge Freezer and reduce the worrying this has caused."
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£150 needed for a double bed frame
L is a single man who is in receipt of Universal Credit which just covers his weekly living essentials. He suffers from mental health conditions, especially depression. L's health is aggravated when his sleep is poor, and he currently has a bed that is old and unstable, which is affecting his sleep and, therefore, his health. Please could you help support L to be able to purchase a new frame?
£150 needed for a double mattress
L is a single man who is in receipt of Universal Credit which just covers his weekly living essentials. He suffers from mental health conditions, especially depression. His health is aggravated when his sleep is poor. L currently has a mattress which is old and has springs coming through, which is affecting his sleep and, therefore, his health. Please could you help support L to be able to purchase a new mattress?
£200 needed for a washing machine
M is a single lady with health conditions including anxiety and depression, diabetes, carpal tunnel syndrome and an enlarged heart. She is unable to work and is in receipt of Universal Credit which just covers weekly living costs. Her washing machine has broken and she is having to drive to use her family's washing machine. There are fourteen steps to the property, affecting M's physical and mental health, plus additional costs in petrol. A new washing machine will benefit all aspects of M's life. Please can you help?
£200 needed for a double bed and mattress
This lady has a thirteen year old child and has lived in temporary hostel accommodation for over two years, having fled domestic violence. We have known her, as a church, through our support and outreach programmes. This lady is now thrilled that she has been allocated a home by the local authority but has not furniture and would appreciate a double bed and mattress.
£200 needed for food and clothes
T, who is a mother of two children and the victim of a violent domestic abuse experience, was referred by the police. Mum and her older son are attending court against the father who was sending him death threats, and had also used T's credit card indiscriminately. She is on Universal Credit welfare benefit. Now that they are separated, mum needs support to buy rugs, beds, food and clothes. Her priority is a voucher for food and clothes for her children. Please can you donate to change the life of this family?
£200 needed for a laptop
M, who has been living in the UK for seven months after seeking refuge from Afghanistan, is currently enjoying the opportunity to study, which she has not had before. She is studying entry level college and has applied to volunteer with Age Concern. A laptop will help with all her study for college and any training she will need to do for volunteer work. M only receives Universal Credit which covers basic living. Please can you help her access a laptop so that she can continue to help herself?
£200 needed for a cooker
M, who has been using the food bank, has just signed a lease on a new property for his two children and himself, after sofa surfing for twelve months. He is in desperate need of an electric cooker and we are hoping for your kind support. A further donation from our charity will ensure that the total cost is met, as well as installation. Thank you for all your support
£160 needed for clothes, shoes and a suitcase
R is an asylum seeker from Eritrea who had to flee her home country because her life was in danger as a result of the conflict there. She currently lives in an asylum hotel and receives less than £9 per week from the Home Office. R is in need of clothes and shoes suitable for the British weather, especially a coat. She is also in need of a suitcase as she is likely to be moved on soon and has nothing more than bin bags to carry her possessions in. We would like to buy all this for her.
£150 needed for a television
L, a refugee from Iraq who has been in our area for four years, needs support to buy a television as she moved to settled accommodation. She is still struggling with the English language, and has many physical and mental health problems, meaning she cannot work. L and her husband, who have two sons aged 11 and 7, are on a limited income and there is not much left after paying rent and essential bills. Please can you help?