Gary's Story

"My benefit has been sanctioned from September to March. This has put me into debt with British Gas and United Utilities. I've been struggling because I need to pay the rent."

Thank you to Gary for sharing this with us whilst visiting one of our Foodbank Centres.

Louis' Story

"Over the Christmas period my partner found employment. This was meant to help with bills and allow us to buy presents for our children. Because of this however, the jobcentre suspended our claims for JSA. We can only start claiming again once my partner's P45 has been sent in and assessed and there is still no guarantee that we will receive any money."

Thank you so much to Louis for sharing his story whilst visiting one of our Foodbanks.

Warehouse Road Closed

Stanney Mill Road, which leads to our warehouse from the M53 is currently closed whilst work is carried out on the bridge. Access is only possible through Ellesmere Port town onto Oil Sites Road - Bridge Road - New Bridge Road. You can call us on 0151 355 7730 for further information during opening hours.

Sorry for the inconvenience. We'll let you know once the road is open again. You can follow this blog by email to make sure you receive our updates. We're also on Facebook and Twitter.

Carol and Trevor's Story

"We have worked all our lives and now, when support is needed it does not seem to be there. When people are married they seem to be penalised. When my husband had a stroke which stopped him working we were really worrying about how we could manage and we're finding it all too much. Thanks to this Foodbank. It is a help. Thankyou."

Thanks to Carol and Trevor for sharing this with us.

 

Ralph's Story

"Ralph is dyslexic and cannot read or write. He lost the help of his support worker, Andrew,  who previously sorted out budgeting and other paperwork for him. He got into rent arrears, was evicted and lost his furniture to the bailiffs. He has been staying at a night shelter for approximately four months now and is still waiting for accommodation. He should be receiving Job Seekers Allowance of £70 per week in the future."

 

Thank you to Ralph for sharing his story with our volunteers, who supported him to record it.

 

John and Janet's Story, Wandsworth Foodbank

Thanks to John and Janet for sharing their story, and to Wandsworth Foodbank for putting this video together.