Foodbanks

[jennyjoan]

When a person goes to one. Can they pick what they would like or given whatever is available

[Bobbisox1]

I think the only ones to answer that JJ are those who’ve used one or those that work in one

[jennyjoan]

I have just dropped stuff off as this particular bank has run out of food twice in one week

[jennyjoan]

Nailit would know

[pastafreak]

As far as I know from the ones here, it's pretty much what they give can give you. Allowing people to pick and choose would invite taking advantage and leaving no choice for other's needs. Of course, allowances are made for dietary needs.
No, I've not used them.

[andres]

I think they get vouchers in the first instance from a GP. Social Worker etc. Probably with a set number of points.
I have seen it on tv where some foodbanks then have their food items labelled with the number of points needed for each item.
Just a thought but what will happen when people get their £650 in two allocations. Will they still be able to use the foodbanks during that time?

[Buenchico]

Each organisation will have its own way of working but The Trussell Trust, which is one of the largest in the field, generally uses pre-packed food parcels to provide sufficient sustenance for at least three days. (However adjustments can be made to meet specific dietary needs):
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/emergency-food/food-parcel/

[bednobs]

why wouldnt they andres?

[pastafreak]

The primary food bank here is the Trussell Trust.

[andres]

Well if they are being handed all that money then surely they can afford to pay if only for a short time. Thought that was why they are being given the money.

[jennyjoan]

Chris. If they are given 3 days sustenance can they get more like every 3 or 4 days

[andres]

^^^^ to bednobs.

[webbo3]

I don't think Bernie at 1:56 needs a food bank, especially when her trolley is full of fizzy orange with zero nutritional value.

[jennyjoan]

Who is bernie

[webbo3]

The lady in the clip

[nailit]

Lot's of misunderstandings....
Its not a free shop.
A single person will get ...

2 tins of soup
2 tins of beans
1 tin of tomatoes
1 tin of pasta sauce
1 tin of veg
1 tin of meat
1 tin of veg
1 tin of fish
1 pudding
1 cereal
1 pkt tea bags
1 pkt of biscuits
1 litre milk
2 kg rice/pasta
A sweet treat such as a choclate bar
A savioury extra such as a bottle of sauce or gravy granules etc.

[nailit]

Apparenty 3 days worth.....

[pastafreak]

Jj...they are basically emergency rations just to keep folk going. So it's unlikely another 3 days worth is given out straight away.

Andres...the 650 is also for those getting state pension.

[nailit]

Food allergies, vegan/vegetarian, religion, catered for

[bobbinwales]

Thanks nailit. Why no potato carrot and maybe peas. Hey do they give biscuits I wonder and chocolate... Maybe a banana or Apple is cheaper and healthier. It's a shame they stopped child benefit and markets no longer sell cheap veg like 3 p a carrot so people need free food to live.

[pastafreak]

That's what I thought nailit.