“Work dried up soon after lockdown began.”

"I’m on a zero-hours contract as a cleaner, and work dried up soon after lockdown began. The loss of £160 a week is devastating. I don’t want to think too far ahead, but deep down I know I’ll struggle to give my three young children the basics. I’m concerned that because I am not technically unemployed it may be difficult claim any benefits." - Sharon

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Olivia

Olivia doesn’t know her mum’s benefits were suddenly stopped. She doesn’t know her mum skipped meals so she wouldn’t have to. She doesn’t know your donations helped tide them over till they could relocate to be with family.

But mum knows.

She asked us to pass on her heartfelt thanks to every foodbank supporter.

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Carl

26-year-old Carl has worked hard as a mechanic since moving to Luton in 2013. The outbreak of COVID-19 meant a dramatic decline in demand for his skills, so Carl must survive on the odd day’s work. Even though his landlord has agreed reduced rent for time, he still can’t afford enough food. Local charity NOAH Enterprise issued a foodbank voucher to Carl – something he describes as a lifeline as he looks for more work.
Please help by donating at lutonfoodbank.org.uk/appeal

Not allowed to work

A couple living in Home Office accommodation are not permitted to work in the UK or access public funds while they navigate the asylum-seeking process. In an unfamiliar area, with young children to feed, they simply could not survive. Fortunately, they found Flying Start South, a local children’s organisation, and were referred to Luton Foodbank. Mum told us it was the first time in months she’d smiled.
Help put smiles on more faces at lutonfoodbank.org.uk/appeal.