News
28 Mar 14
Harriet’s Story
“For several months I have been forced into debt by the bedroom tax being demanded to pay £13 a month that I don’t have. The council housed me and my daughter (aged 4) in this 3 bedroom flat as I was homeless and fled domestic violence. I have asked them to downsize me and they […]
27 Mar 14
Mathew’s Story
“I attended my jobsearch program during the week (as usual). As my dates are sometimes changed (i.e. to different days of the week) on this ‘one’ occasion I actually attended on the Wednesday, a day earlier than I was scheduled to!! – No one pointed this out to me, and let me continue as I […]
24 Mar 14
Stephen’s Story
“I got out of prison 18 months ago and have been unable to find work. My job seekers allowance should be £69 a week. I am getting deductions taken out of this for council tax arrears, water rates and budgeting loans leaving me about £55 a week. Then I’m on prepayment meters for gas and electric at £2 […]
21 Mar 14
Darren’s Story
“I have had my benefit stopped because apparently I did not go to a work programme even though I did go. They just take the Mick out of people these days”. Thanks to Darren for sharing his experience with us while he was visiting one of our Foodbank centres to collect emergency food.
21 Mar 14
Joanne’s Story
“Foodbank is very good to go to for help when you need it. They also have someone there to help with your debts as well, they help people a lot and need all the help they can get with donations”. Thanks to Joanne for her support for what we do. Joanne wrote this while collecting […]
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 […]
18 Mar 14
Jamie’s Story
“My crisis was caused by a misunderstanding by myself on how the lady at the dole wrote down my appointment. She wrote a numerical date and wrote Thursday next to it so I thought the date was on a Thursday. So I went for my appointment and once there I realised I was a day […]
17 Mar 14
Jane’s Story
“Due to problems with my depression, I wasn’t able to attend the work related group for ESA. My money then stopped to be what they were and is now £28.00 (more or less). It is of course causing me problems paying bills, even though I am receiving DLA. I went to [Name of Voucher Holding […]