Low Incomes | West Cheshire Foodbank

1 Apr 16

Lee’s story

“Lost apprenticeship as could not cope. His godmother with whom he lodged told him to go. He came to Chester from Liverpool as his family is here. Hoping to go to College. Has a job centre interview this afternoon.”Thank you to Lee for sharing his experience, and to the volunteer who listened and recorded it […]

6 Nov 15

I’ve lost my job and my working tax credits…

“In hospital 4 times this year – 3 for operations and once with pneumonia & pleurisy. I have been working as a cleaner/ dinner lady/ barmaid. I have lost one of my jobs and the other doesn’t pay if I can’t work. Now lost my working tax credits because I am not working enough hours. […]

15 Aug 14

Joshua’s Story

“I’m here today because I have no food or money. For the last two years I have been on a reduced rate of ESA. I had an accident in work. I have damaged my spine. I have had an MRI scan that shows bulging in my neck and lower back. So from my accident I […]

13 May 14

Video: Income Inequality in the UK from @highpaycentre

20 Mar 14

Claire’s Story

“I am currently working full time but my partner has a long term illness which means he is unable to work. As we don’t claim benefits my wages only cover bills and so we struggled to put food on the table. This is the first time I have visited the Foodbank but I feel welcomed […]

12 Mar 14

Karen’s Story

“I have come to the Foodbank today as I am struggling to keep my family’s head above water, even though I work full time. My husband lost his job and I have two kids, so my wage has gone on bills. The job centre informed us they couldn’t help as I worked more than 24 hours per week, […]

6 Mar 14

West Cheshire Foodbank joins End Hunger Fast calling for Government Action

West Cheshire Foodbank has been supporting End Hunger Fast, a national campaign also backed by over 20 charities including Oxfam, Child Poverty Action Group. We were at Westminster for Ash Wednesday (March 5th 2014), where the Government faced a huge and growing call to take action on welfare, wages and food markets in the 2014 budget from […]

20 Feb 14

Derek’s Story

“I have changed our benefits from JSA to ESA and because it means I am not actually looking for work they have cut my benefits from £57 per week to £11.20 per week. How are you supposed to live on this amount of money?” Our thanks to Derek for sharing this whilst collecting an emergency food […]

31 Dec 13

Happy New Year: Reflections on 2013

As we reflect on the last year, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported the work of West Cheshire Foodbank over the last year, generously giving time, food and funds to support people in crisis. Thank you! A lot has changed since we first opened our doors in November 2012. […]

18 Dec 13

MPs Debate Rising Food Bank Use

A debate on rising Foodbank use has never been so important. 60 000 people will need emergency food this Christmas. In order to debate Food Banks, MPs need to attend! West Cheshire Foodbank asked Cheshire West MPs what their plans are. Please get in touch with your MP and […]

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