Helping a friend in trouble 14 April 2022 at 1:55PM edited 14 April 2022 at 3:18PM in Marriage, relationships & families 13 replies 1.4K views

thegreenone

Is he sending money to family?  Sadly, the cost of living is high and only getting worse.  Has he/they underestimated how much is needed just to survive here?  If that is the case, he needs to talk to his family, however difficult that be.

If he works for Aldi, he should be getting a discount (?), if not try another supermarket or an extra shift, if that's possible.  I hope you can find a solution.

Brie

Look for the community fridges and similar schemes in his area to help reduce his food costs.  Invite him along when you go to one to show that it's an acceptable thing to do.  

I agree with others about benefits, jobs, what's got him into and keeping him in his current situation.

pickledonionspaceraider

Benefits calculator, he may be entitled to something.  Food banks. Local council financial help schemes

It would be hard without knowing his outgoings, if there is anything (with his bills) that he can cut down on

If you have a spare room you could consider having him as a Lodger