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lovemyfamily..

hi not sure if im posting in correct place but was looking for some advice.
hAD a huge problem this week with cheque centre they took all our money we have nothing until friday anyway was wondering if i type up what food i have in if some one can suggest some way to use it .reallly struggling this week dont even have milk or bread its for me and my partner and little boy.partners paid weekly so will be fine friday .its not much ive got one bag of plain pasta,1 bag of brown wholweat pasta,frozen veg,8 sausages,2 burgers ,2 chicken pies,sandwhich ham ,2 tins of tuna ,1 sweetcorn ,

people have suggested the food bank but the one in my area isnt open until thursday so no point if partner gets paid friday and anyhow im sure theres some one worse of than us .

t.i.a

also just found some alphabet shapes for little one and have a few oranges in fridge xx

Tryingagainandagain

Hi

Sorry to hear of your problems. If this is all you have you won't starve but the meals will be very bland.

Do you have anything else at all?

Oils, vinegar, seasonings, sauces? If so, please list them and people will be able to help.

lovemyfamily..

hi i have salt ,vinegar,tomato ketchup,bbq sauce,i think i have a tin of chopped tomatoes aswel lurking in the cupboard,maybe some mayo im not sure on that one will take a look now.x
got a tiny bit of vegetable oil aswell,3 yoghurts ,1 pc of fish x

K9sandFelines

One thing that jumps out straight away is Tuna and pasta with sweetcorn.

Sausage with tomatoes and pasta (do you have an onion, any herbs, stock cube you can throw in?)

Pies for you and Dh with mixed veg and fish or burger for DS. Do you have potatoes to make mash or chips?

Can you afford to get a value loaf of bread to see you through for dinners with the sandwich ham and a large bag of porridge ( normally 75p) for breakfast. Give the yoghurt and oranges to DS for snacks or pudding if you and DH can do without

lovemyfamily..

K9sandFelines wrote: »

One thing that jumps out straight away is Tuna and pasta with sweetcorn.

Sausage with tomatoes and pasta (do you have an onion, any herbs, stock cube you can throw in?)

Pies for you and Dh with mixed veg and fish or burger for DS. Do you have potatoes to make mash or chips?

Can you afford to get a value loaf of bread to see you through for dinners with the sandwich ham and a large bag of porridge ( normally 75p) for breakfast. Give the yoghurt and oranges to DS for snacks or pudding if you and DH can do without

Hi thanks for replying i have a huge pan of pasta on the go as i type can put it in the fridge when its done.
ive got some vegetable stock cubes think about 3 in the pack.
no we have no potatoes and no money to get any the cheque centre completely cleaned us out im afraid so glad we get paid on friday just on hold to working tax having all money paid into my old account thought it had been closed but it hasnt also text dps boss so wages go in there 2.
im waiting for a reply of a provident lady i only owe 45 pounds was hoping to pay it of and leave them alone but going to see if i can get a small loan and pay it back friday xx thanks for your suggestions x

K9sandFelines

lovemyfamily.. wrote: »

Hi thanks for replying i have a huge pan of pasta on the go as i type can put it in the fridge when its done.
ive got some vegetable stock cubes think about 3 in the pack.
no we have no potatoes and no money to get any the cheque centre completely cleaned us out im afraid so glad we get paid on friday just on hold to working tax having all money paid into my old account thought it had been closed but it hasnt also text dps boss so wages go in there 2.
im waiting for a reply of a provident lady i only owe 45 pounds was hoping to pay it of and leave them alone but going to see if i can get a small loan and pay it back friday xx thanks for your suggestions x

Sorry i've only just seen your reply. How are you getting on?

lovemyfamily..

hi well not good tbh partners wages went in the bank and he's agency hadnt changed his bank details over in time so it went in to partners account and the cheque centre took it again so were in the same mess but with less food well we have none .got to go to the bank tommorow about it as we removed the cheque centres authority but still they took it and the bank let them .lthanks for the replies x

SpottyWellies

So sorry to read of the problems you are having, It may be an idea to post on the debt free wannabe board and explain what is happening with your accounts being cleared out as a lot of people there know exactly which route to take with this and should be able to help you.

Is there any family or friends that could you lend you some money to save you having to get any other sort of expensive loan?

I do wish you well, post on the debt free board and hopefully someone can help you.

lovemyfamily..

SpottyWellies wrote: »

So sorry to read of the problems you are having, It may be an idea to post on the debt free wannabe board and explain what is happening with your accounts being cleared out as a lot of people there know exactly which route to take with this and should be able to help you.

Is there any family or friends that could you lend you some money to save you having to get any other sort of expensive loan?

I do wish you well, post on the debt free board and hopefully someone can help you.

hi thanks for the reply will post on there shortly .
no we have no freinds or family thats in a possition to help we generally keep ourselves to ourselves problems with fanily etc so theres no one feel hopeless atm
x

Butterfly_Brain

This might help with recipes
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4084527

You need to go to CAB as soon as you can or your local sure start centre Job centre, health visitor or GP all can issue vouchers for a food bank as can the police, You must urgently get advice about the money being taken out of your account. It is illegal for any debt company to take your CB, because technically that is only for the child.

K9sandFelines

lovemyfamily.. wrote: »

hi well not good tbh partners wages went in the bank and he's agency hadnt changed his bank details over in time so it went in to partners account and the cheque centre took it again so were in the same mess but with less food well we have none .got to go to the bank tommorow about it as we removed the cheque centres authority but still they took it and the bank let them .lthanks for the replies x

Hope you manage to sort it out. Can you access a food bank? i can't remember if this was mentioned already