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 freezer
Our client currently only has a fridge and is unable to afford to purchase a freezer. Of course, this leaves our client in a tough situation as they have way to store frozen food or to freeze meals or ingredients to prolong their shelf life. They are struggling to stretch their limited money and being able to freeze some food would be a great help. Their social worker stepped in and has asked us to help if we can.
£200 needed for a washing machine
K is a single parent with grown up children who is living in Hammersmith and Fulham. She has a part-time job as a teacher’s assistant in a local school. Mum manages to budget and just live on the income she receives, but has no savings and struggles to pay for one-off unexpected items. K currently has no washing machine and is struggling without one. We are looking to raise £200 so she can replace it.
£200 needed for five talk therapy sessions
This gentleman has been sleeping in his van after leaving his house of multiple occupancy, due to experiencing severe anxiety being amongst others. He regularly attends our drop-in centre and is severely depressed, has intermittent delusional thoughts and feels suicidal. St Vincent de Paul has completed a homelessness application and referral for Talk Therapy, but the waiting list is long and he requires immediate attention. Therefore, the request is for this gentleman to go private and get the support that he requires.
£150 needed for moving costs and bedding
This supported person has gone through significant trauma in losing her son to suicide, due to him having a psychotic episode. Mum has been through several experiences in her home, leading up to this incident, which has now caused her to experience so much trauma in returning to her home that she is moving in with her elderly mother. This supported person does not have any funding available to help her with the physical move of hiring of removal van. She would also appreciate some bedding.
£200 needed for a voucher for food, toiletries, clothing and baby items
C, who is due to have a baby any day now, and is concerned about how she is going to afford what she needs, also has a two year old so has her hands full! Mum is living on a benefit only income and is struggling to get by. She will get a bit more help, following the birth, but this will take a time to start. Please would you consider helping this young mum with a voucher to help her eat properly and feed her children? Also so that she can buy nappies, formula and essentials for the baby, and clothes for the toddler. Thank you.
£200 needed for a washing machine
This family are in need of a washing machine following a severe house fire where they lost all their possessions. They have been in temporary furnished accommodation for months, but have now been given a permanent council property but this has no white goods. They have sourced a second-hand fridge freezer and second-hand furniture via a charity, but are in need of a washing machine
£200 needed for a cooker
S, a single parent who is reliant on Universal Credit, has just been given a council flat, but it does not have a cooker. She previously had a built in cooker in temporary housing, but the rising cost of living means buying one is just not possible so S would like to ask for your help please.
£200 needed for a fridge freezer
Our client, who is 32 years of age and has two young children, is a single mum working two jobs. Her fridge freezer has been broken for some time and she has to shop daily for fresh food for the girls, which is working out very expensive. Mum cannot afford to replace it as all her money is taken up with bills and she has little left at the end of the month. Our client gets emotional support from her mum, but sadly she cannot help financially as she is a pensioner. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
£160 needed for clothes and footwear
This young man left school with no qualifications and managed to get a job straightaway. It lasted a year, but he has ended, and his mental health suffered as a result, but he did manage to get another job that lasted three months. This job ended four months ago and around that time, a close friend died to suicide. This had a huge impact on his mental health, but he realised that depression and anxiety wasn't as bad when working, so he has been applying for jobs, but has few clothes for interviews and everyday wear, and particularly needs footwear.