Food Banks - from the other side

wonderful people run these and donate to them.
BUT total disgrace that the 5th or 6th richest country in the world needs so many of these.
Government members should be hanging their heads with shame

I'm sorry that you've had drastic changes in your life but very pleased that you had a positive experience at the food bank - hope your fortunes improve before too long.

A timely reminder of how our lives can change in an instant.

There's still a bit of snootiness in some quarters of how any one should be able to manage if only they pulled their socks up and budgeted properly.

I'm another who is pleased your experience was positive, LOTV. It is disgraceful that foodbanks are needed in one of the richest countries in the world, but it's good that there was one there when you needed it.

Good luck with getting back to where you started from.

I also am pleased you have had a positive experience "from the other side".

I donate but I have chosen to give deodorants, soap, liquid and bars, toothpaste, toothbrushes and loo rolls. These are items which are needed but do not obviously come under "food".

Food banks have become essential sadly. Glad you had a good experience with them.

I'm pleased that you've had such a positive experience LilyoftheValley and that you're able to benefit from something you were supporting when you were able .