£0 remaining for food, electricity and gas bills
M, who is one of our Food Pantry members, has recently lost his job and is not eligible for benefits. He is the only one who is working to support his wife and two children. Now the whole family is struggling and M needs to pay the electricity and gas bill. We are helping with food, but the kids do not eat the food we can provide. When M met me, he was very upset about the situation because he just wants to work to provide for the family himself. Please would you donate generously towards this family who really need help? Thanks in advance.
This forty five year old man was an HGV driver until he was diagnosed with a brain condition requiring urgent treatment, causing the loss of most of his eye sight, meaning he cannot work. He is working with Sense to assist with his loss of sight and his mental health is affected by this. This man wants to return to fishing, a childhood hobby, so he can get out of the house and be in nature. We believe the purchase of boots and waders is essential for his wellbeing, and is of primary importance to keep him engaged in his debt plan.
T, who has acquired a huge rent debt with the local council, has recently stopped working due to her contract ending. We have tried to claim Universal Credit for her to help with the housing but, as her husband receives a state pension, and their son, who resides with them, is in receipt of Universal Credit, the family is not entitled to any further financial support. Donations from Acts 435 would reduce the amount owed, meaning T can manage the remaining debt a little easier.
This single lady, who has been struggling with many housing issues, is in debt and has asked for additional help with school blazers and skirts for her two teenage girls. They have previously received your generous support with school shoes and shirts, for which they are very grateful.