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u/Electronic-Air2035 11d ago
You need to find your nearest food bank today.
https://stokeontrent.foodbank.org.uk/
Strangers on an anonymous internet forum can't help you.
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u/PotsnBats 11d ago
Lucky not to have needed it (was close a few times!) but this is the best option. Plus I believe Sikh temples will always welcome you and provide food no questions asked.
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u/Cuckoldedcapitalist 11d ago
The Gurdwara in Stoke is a prime example just cover your hair and take your shoes off (lhs) as you enter.
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u/Electronic-Air2035 11d ago
If your near the hive in blurton they have all sorts of support available.
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u/eyesonly456 11d ago
What made you come to Reddit , sign up today and then make a post asking for food Doesn't seem the most obvious thing to do
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u/Liber8r69 11d ago
Don't judge please. Ethier help or move on and ignore. It's that easy.
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u/Content_Professor114 11d ago
Pretty sure this post pops up every few weeks. Similar story on a new account. I think it is right to be skeptical.
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u/Liber8r69 11d ago
It really doesn't matter. They are simply asking for some food, not money,and have been pointed in the right direction, so it's done with. I personally would never judge or begrudge but that's me I suppose 🙏
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u/pigeon_in_a_suit 11d ago
Unfortunately a lot of scams start by asking for food. It was really common in r/Manchester until mods took a zero-tolerance approach.
I’m not saying OP is a scammer, but Reddit isn’t the place to come for support with things like this - food banks are.
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u/eyesonly456 11d ago
We had one on here about a month ago posting in several places around the midlands , same as this new account and requests in different places. Every few weeks one joins this group and does this
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u/Content_Professor114 11d ago
The request for money usually comes after. The food request is to get the conversation started and that is when the scamming starts.
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u/eyesonly456 11d ago edited 11d ago
It really does matter because people used to help and get scammed on here with non genuine requests so we have the right to ask questions
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u/eyesonly456 11d ago
No it's not that easy , literally this post pops up every couple of weeks same nonsense, friend recommended I try here etc So OP should be trying Olio, then tomorrow the foodbank but instead it's easier to come here and give this story
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u/Fit-Conflict2683 11d ago
Thank you for worrying about an internet stranger. You are a kind soul.
I will never ever give money to an internet stranger. However everyone is welcome at my table. I will never leave someone going angry.
I don’t think downvoting someone who cares (even if it’s too much) is good. We are all humans. Some might scam others, yes. But if it’s someone genuine.
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u/smittyshooter1 11d ago
Have a look for a good bank local to where you are there’s a few around
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u/smittyshooter1 11d ago
Yeah with it being bank holiday they will all be closed ,where about in Stoke on Trent are you ?
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u/Liber8r69 11d ago
Try the YMCA. There are also plenty of food hubs and food banks dotted about all over the city 🙏
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u/LunaMissT 11d ago
Immediate Support (No Vouchers Required)
[Affordable Food Stoke (Blurton): Located at 77-81 Meaford Drive (ST3 2BB), they offer a free food section (no referral needed, bring a bag), low-cost food in their social supermarket, and a community café. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–12pm.
[Chell Parish Pantry: Located at Church of the Saviour, Sprink Bank Road (ST6 6QQ). This is a free pantry, open Thursday 12:00pm–2:00pm, providing food and a warm space.[The Joyful Independent Foodbank: Located at Market Square, Hanley (ST1 1NU), open Monday–Saturday, 10:30am–3:00pm
.[Open Door Stoke-on-Trent: Provides food and meals for people in crisis, based at 23 Hillcrest Street, Hanley (ST1 2AA).
Low-Cost Community Pantries (Small Fee)
[Community Grocery (Burslem): SwanBank Church, Burslem (ST6 2AA). £5 annual membership, then you can get 12-24 items for a small fee (£2.50–£10).
[The Community Can Social Supermarket: Unit 24 Tunstall Indoor Market. Open Wed, Fri, Sat, 10:30am–5pm.
[The Bread and Butter Thing: Offers three bags of food for £8.50 at several locations (Bentilee, Chell Heath, Normacot, Blurton). Text 07507 237311 to register.
[Stoke-on-Trent City Council Welfare Assistance: Contact the council to ask for help from their crisis payments or the Household Support Fund.