Kerry's story

"Became homeless in Winsford then got moved to a hotel in Liverpool by Housing Solutions, for safety, then we got moved to Chester, we have no money due to the transferring of accomodations."

Thank you to Kerry for sharing her Foodbank story with us.

Karl's story

"Went from having 'everything' to having nothing!! Lived off of the streets for the last 11 weeks and never even knew the food bank was here!! They could not be any more helpful, always with a smile on their faces!! I would never have been able to cope much longer if I hadn't found these guys!! Thanks folks!!"

Thank you to Karl for sharing his experiences of foodbank with us.

Ben's story

"Ben has been in difficulty since Social Services asked him to leave the home where he was living with his wife and kids. He became homeless, sleeping in his car. Eventually he was awarded JSA and the council agreed to pay ground rent on a touring caravan after much debate. He was then sanctioned for not filling in computer forms as he is dyslexic. He thought when sanctions finished he would be able to manage but unfortunately housing benefit (ground rent) was stopped due to a misunderstanding with the caravan site. He is now trying to gather evidence & trying to manage rent and living expenses on JSA."

Thank you to Ben for sharing his experience and thank you also to the volunteer who listened to him and wrote it down on his behalf.

Gareth's Story - Not "Fit For Work"

"Client has lived rough for 9 months without benefit - did do some work. His GP signed him as unfit to work after 2nd stroke but has been assessed as 'fit to work'. Has appealed (filled in 52 sheets and took 2hrs with help!) Hasn't had any money since mid-December but has come here for the first time today as feels can't continue to ask friends for support."

Thank you to Gareth for sharing this with us and to the volunteer who recorded his story.