need help

i don’t really know what to say other than i’m really struggling and think i’m going to have a mental break down soon.

i have no money till 9th june, my daughters dad doesn’t give me any money towards her he just uses it on his drugs and cigarettes. i have no food in the house, my girl is in nappies that are really tight for her. i’ve tried contacting food banks and children centres for help but i’ve got a no every time. I just don’t what else to do. i’m feeling so guilty that i’m struggling, my daughter is literally eating pasta everyday as that’s basically all i have. i just don’t know who to turn to anymore. 😭💔

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Try olio app people give away food on there alot. If i was near i would hive u some bits to eat

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i’ve tried that and there’s nothing available around me as i don’t drive and have disabilities. but thank you x

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So long as your daughter is eating you are doing great.
It might be worth getting in touch with the health visitor or GP. They might be able to put you on to some better resources for food that are close to you.
I understand movement might not be easy for you but i wonder if you can also start selling some items on vinted you no longer need or use. While the money isnt immediate it can come in in dribs or drabs here and there and sometimes a few £ when you're really struggling might be helpful.
Yiewsley & West Drayton Foodbank https://yiewsleywestdrayton.foodbank.org.uk/
Did you try this place?
Ive seen people on other posts similar to yours say to try local churches and mosques. While they might not be able to help financially they may be able to help with things like bread and milk to get you through.
You could even try freegle, get things for free that you may want or need.
Or flip them and sell on vinted and marketplace to make some extra cash on the side.

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yeah i sell all my daughter out grown clothes on vinted so that helps a little and yeah i’ve tried that food bank they said they can’t help me

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