Oh dear... Here's a rum old state of affairs...

barbiedoll

Oh Ruth, have you rummaged through all of your coat pockets, handbags, wardrobes and drawers for loose change? If no joy there, there's always this...

http://freegan.info/

(If you can get to south-east London, I'll cook you some dinner tomorrow. We love dogs too!)

Hope you manage to sort something out.

CH27

RuthnJasper wrote: »

Alas, yes. Apart from some washing-machine powder. Probably best not to eat THAT though. Odd how appetising dog-food looks when one's hungry... I did once resort to chomping the dog-biscuits - but it's not something I care to repeat.

Sunday lunch at my parents, though, so I can probably make do without until then. Just worried mostly as I need to pick up a prescription this week (for me), but I think I can persuade my mum to lend me the money for that. I just feel so terribly guilty that I'm struggling so much and am hungry when there are others far worse-off than me.

Bl**dy Onepoll! It took me six months to earn that £40 - and now I have to wait for their payment!

I foresee a frenzied day of housework tomorrow - to take my mind off the hunger and the lack of funds...

Sweetie please go & get a food parcel.

theoretica

As has been suggested, ask for a food parcel and repay by making a donation back when you can afford it. You won't be depriving anyone of anything - more a brief loan of some food!

RuthnJasper

barbiedoll wrote: »

Oh Ruth, have you rummaged through all of your coat pockets, handbags, wardrobes and drawers for loose change? If no joy there, there's always this...

http://freegan.info/

(If you can get to south-east London, I'll cook you some dinner tomorrow. We love dogs too!)

Hope you manage to sort something out.

THANK YOU SO, SO MUCH - to everyone who has sent advice and support in such a short time. Jasper and I are overwhelmed! I don't know how to thank you all. Big dinner and get-together when I'm once-more solvent...?

BarbieDoll - I am a South-East of the river girl by birth!

I did have my tuna sandwich today, so I guess I am REALLY worried about the next week or two if Onepoll drag their heels. The most frustrating thing is that, in just two weeks, I will reach payday and I also have this £40 coming. It's like torture - KNOWING that this is coming and yet being so desperate for the basics.

But I have SO much to be very thankful for. Just the replies received here - as well as the affectionate company of Jasper and my continued employment.

Thank you. These words seem so inadequate - but they are heartfully and gratefully expressed. Bless you all. xxx

CH27

If you PM me your address I will send you a food parcel.

RuthnJasper

CH27 wrote: »

If you PM me your address I will send you a food parcel.

That's so kind of you. Bless you. But there are so many others less-fortunate than me, and I couldn't involve you in any hassle.
You are so lovely, and I thank you SO much.

If everyone was as nice as the folk who've replied to me this evening then what a wonderful world this would be.

Thank you again CH27; you're lovely. xx

twistedhazel

I've pm'd you - check your inbox!

CH27

RuthnJasper wrote: »

That's so kind of you. Bless you. But there are so many others less-fortunate than me, and I couldn't involve you in any hassle.
You are so lovely, and I thank you SO much.

If everyone was as nice as the folk who've replied to me this evening then what a wonderful world this would be.

Thank you again CH27; you're lovely. xx

The offer stands.

RuthnJasper

twistedhazel wrote: »

I've pm'd you - check your inbox!

Bless you sweetie. Thank you so very, very much. You're one of life's good-uns. xxx

beanielou

Do you have a local credit union who may be able to help?
Does your employer have a benevolent fund?
I assume they will have~they will be able to offer you assistance.
Please dont feel that you cant ask.