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Ten days till Payday and I can't feed my family
cgregory79
Posts: 3 Newbie
I had some emergency expenses that has cleared out my bank account and with 10 days to go until Payday I can't do anything. I am on a Debt Management plan so can't get anymore payday loans.
Does anyone know anyone that can help I have tried Money Advice Service and Stepchange, but they only help with DMP.
I need to feed my family and have some other expenses that I need money for.
Does anyone know anyone that can help I have tried Money Advice Service and Stepchange, but they only help with DMP.
I need to feed my family and have some other expenses that I need money for.
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What were and are these expenses ?
Are they important ?
Is it something that can be missed ?0 -
Could your GP or the local CAB help you get a voucher for a food bank?
Best wishes to you.0 -
I second the food bank - I volunteer at one near me and the staff there are so kind and gentle. They will help you.0
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Do, I need to be on Benefits for the Food Bank?0
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Post a list of anything you have in your cupboards on the old style board - they might well cobble together a few meals out of it that you'd not thought of. If you've any money left at all that'll help. Any nectar points/clubcard/that sort of thing?0
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Yes, I have been doing that, this week, but the children get back tomorrow and I can't even get them an easter egg. I feel so disappointed, but the boiler had to be fixed.0
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cgregory79 wrote: »Do, I need to be on Benefits for the Food Bank?
No; you just need a referral from someone like a debt support worker (CAB or similar) or a GP. For example: https://www.trusselltrust.org/what-we-do/how-foodbanks-work/0 -
Hi
You can check whether you’re eligible for financial assistance from a charitable trust fund grant on this website:
www.turn2us.org.uk/Find-Benefits-Grants
James
@natdebtlineWe work as money advisers for National Debtline and have specific permission from MSE to post to try to help those in debt. Read more information on National Debtline in MSE's Debt Problems: What to do and where to get help guide. If you find you're struggling with debt and need further help try our online advice tool My Money Steps0
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