Reminder that it’s ok to go to a food bank if you’re struggling to buy groceries. At least in my part of California, anyone at all can walk in and get stuff without proving need.
And that’s why they exist!! It’s ok to make use of them.
And for those of us who are not at all food insecure, maybe we think about giving a little extra. They can use money a lot more than food because they can make it go further than us buying food for them.
If you're able, pick any local city or county food bank and donate.
@Bronwyn I give to my county’s food bank.
@pussreboots I'm going to do it right now so my post isn't hypocritical!
I have a good friend who is fine financially but by no means wealthy. She grew up poor and takes care full-time of her elderly disabled brother. And she goes to her food bank periodically without a second thought about it. She's quite well known in her community, too. She is neither shy nor proud of going. Doesn't care. No one else cares either. If you need help, go!
@Bronwyn I went to a food bank once and proving I was in financial need was so intrusive that I never went back.
@DrSuzanne I'm so sorry!! The one here in my town doesn't require any proof whatsoever and I wish that were the norm!
@Bronwyn They really should be.
@DrSuzanne @Bronwyn same here in the uk, you need a referral letter and have to have an appointment to discuss it first!
@DrSuzanne @Bronwyn you are better off trying https://olioapp.com/en/
@Tattooed_Mummy @Bronwyn If you don't feel bad enough for being poor, we'll make sure you do. :/
@DrSuzanne @Bronwyn It varies. A few around here have signage saying "Everyone is welcome!" and there's no means test.