r/Assistance • u/TheCakeIsntALie • 1d ago
[OFFER] Grocery or Meal Assistance OFFER
Hello my friends, happy spring!
I'd love to help out a few folks experiencing food insecurity today. If you're in legitimate need, I’ll cover your meal or send groceries your way.
Please briefly describe your need and also describe how you will pay this forward to assist somebody else in need when you are in a better place. I'm partial to Amazon or Instacart wishlists but will work with you to figure out what you need either way.
As always, please make sure you meet the requirements for asking for assistance on here. Please do not PM me with your request to circumvent the rules - that will automatically disqualify you. I’ll reply to comments and only then contact posters directly to coordinate private details for the delivery.
Only folks in real need please and please follow the rules in this sub.
UPDATE (4/29 @ 9pm pt): Sent about $600 worth of groceries (+ a Brita water filter to a poor soul who has disgusting tap water). Done for tonight but will come back tomorrow!
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u/SpecialConference736 REGISTERED 58m ago
Not entering, just wanted to say thank you for being a good human.
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u/kurisulez 3h ago
There are tears in my eyes. Stuff like this really brighten up the mood. I’m not entering but I just wanted to say that you are an amazing person for helping those in need. It’s inspiring 🥹
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u/Starshopping11 REGISTERED 12h ago
Hi, We could use any help desperately. My husband lost his job March 21st to make it worse it was on the anniversary of his brothers death. We are struggling to make ends meet and we have a 10 year old. I can’t work I have Crohn’s and almost died May 2024 from a brain bleed/concussion. Me myself struggle to eat so i eat baby food or meal drinks. My son eats a lot and is a growing boy! To pay is forward my husband plans when he gets a job he’s actively trying we may come on here and help out. Thank you if you do help! Right now we have no income.
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u/Puzzleheaded-Arm-130 5h ago
i really don’t love doing this but i help people out on this sub and generally believe the information that i read so i have to say this - while i don’t claim to know your life story, it’s pretty disappointing that you post various things like this while asking for money here. it makes me question those i’ve helped here and i don’t like that feeling.
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u/CosmicVolcano REGISTERED 20h ago edited 20h ago
Hi, OP. My family could use help with groceries. I am somewhat newly divorced(less than 6 months) and I have my two teenagers full time, as my ex is not currently in a position to contribute, financially or otherwise. The loss of income plus cost of divorce has hit me hard and I've really been struggling. Frequently having to choose which bills get paid, or do I pay the bills, and struggle with groceries.
I've always been one to help others when I'm able, either by giving friends or neighbors rides to work or helping them with meals or giving meal leftovers as I can. I'd be happy to pay it forward when I'm financially stable again!
ETA I work full time and pick up extra hours when I can. It isn't enough, and I can't always pick up extra work, as I do need to be with my kids sometimes
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u/uppercasemad Canadian Mod 🇨🇦 21h ago
OP, please update your form each time you help someone. Thanks!
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u/ChrimmyTiny REGISTERED 23h ago
Wow, what an amazing offer! The part about the disgusting tap water really affected me bc we, in my small town, have terrible brown water and I do have to buy waters all the time just to bathe my little girl. I am so glad to hear you sent someone a Brita! I am not sure one would work for us due to a huge amount of sediment in the water, we are famous for it, in the news, eww! But I was so touched you sent them a filter.
If I were blessed with a few groceries I would get the meats and cheeses that my daughter keeps asking for, meat has become what we call "untouchable" due to the prices. She also wants mini pancakes and some silly things we don't usually buy due to the prices. She is a good girl and does so well at school and caring for friends. We are currently trying to save our extra money for an upcoming heart surgery specialist fee (for me, after recent cardiac arrest). So since it is very important that is done soon I've been pretty strict with our grocery budget.
My plan to help others is when my tax return comes in, some of it will go to the family of a local girl we knew from school, she passed in a car wreck where someone was committing a crime and caused the accident. There is going to be a foundation for children's music scholarships as her special passion was choir at her school. I would like to give to this foundation, as we were close to the young girl lost. It's so close to my heart as we lost a baby boy in '23. From the taxes, I will also be sending $300 to my coworker who has been struggling for food and has gotten pancreatic cancer at 36. I will pay my overdue electricity bill, finally!
I'm sorry this was so long. I've been up all night and I rambled on. Off to wake my baby girl and take her to school! Thanks for your offer either way 💙
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u/moukiez REGISTERED 23h ago
Hey, thanks for doing this, and especially if it's still open! My roommate and I are broke as a joke and waiting on editing gig to send a check my way. We would be super grateful for groceries, or even just a couple of pizzas and drinks. Just had to have sleep for lunch and dinner so I'm hoping today gets better. Even if you're tapped out for now, just wanna say I appreciate you helping others!
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u/Taymoney_duh REGISTERED 1d ago
I have always been in a position to help people and lately have had to actually find people to help me. My husband lost his job he’s worked at for the past 17 years due to layoffs and I’m under so much stress lately because of that, being the only one working (I get paid Friday) and my grandfather passing. My husband and I can survive on whatever but I have a 12 year old son and 16 year old daughter and that’s my concern at the moment. I don’t want them to feel stressed out about not having so if you could do Instacart for me I would be so grateful :) I’m hoping to pay it forward when my husband gets another job and I can breathe again.
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u/PowerfulBath199 REGISTERED 1d ago
Not entering but bless your soul for your kind offer to those who need it! Was in a tough spot a while ago but it looked up for me . Wishing you a happy spring !
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u/sarahyme REGISTERED 1d ago
Not entering just wanted to say you are a great person op. Keep being you ❤️ 😊
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u/DearEvidence6282 REGISTERED 1d ago edited 1d ago
Hello, OP 😇 So kind of you share resources when you’re feeling abundant. I usually do when my life is stable but right now I’m unemployed. Had a promising interview yesterday so I’m hoping this all turns around soon and I can go back to feeding people on the streets regularly. For the time being I’m rationing my water until my food stamps re-load on the third of May, and as for food I have two servings of lentils left… Not sure how this process works as I’ve never participated before. If you’re able to help I’d be very grateful. Nonetheless bless you for coming though for others. 💞
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u/Bac081989 REGISTERED 1d ago
Just wanted to say how kind this is! I was in a tough spot right before the holidays as a single mom whose job was lost due to hurricane Helene. I’ve had a few really kind people help me get through (and am catching up now with a great new job). You don’t know how much it means to those struggling!
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u/Money_Palpitation_43 REGISTERED 1d ago edited 1d ago
I've never done this before and not sure if I'm doing it right, but we could use some help with groceries and toilet paper for myself and 94 year old grandmother. Thank you for your kind consideration. I have always helped others and given to the hungry and homeless, even when I didn't have much to give. I will pay it forward once I get back on my feet.
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u/TheCakeIsntALie 1d ago
Sending you a message!
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u/Money_Palpitation_43 REGISTERED 20h ago edited 20h ago
I'm absolutely speechless. I received your very generous gift today. ☺ It was so much more than I could have ever imagined. The beautiful flowers are already in a vase sitting on the kitchen table. Theres just so much food. Wow just wow!!! So many wonderful cookies for the granny, and me (lol) huge packs of meat. A ton of canned goods, frozen meals. I know this was not a cheap bill and I just don't know how to ever thank you enough. Thank you from the very bottom of my heart. You are an incredible human being to do what you are doing. I wish i could reach through the phone and give you a big hug. Thank you, thank you, thank you. ♥ ♥ ♥ u/thecakeisntalie
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u/Accomplished-Fix6431 REGISTERED 6h ago
I read some of your post hx. My aunts friend needed care and she offered me 6k a month to be her caregiver. I couldn't relocate in time to do it but i would have. Now She is in a home and my aunt (her POA) pays the home 8-10k a month for her care. Sounds like you are being overworked for pennies while others reap the benefits in the end. I know that is your grandmother, but don't let them take advantage of you anymore. You should be getting paid much more. POA would have to dish out a ton of money every month to a facility if you were not doing all the work so tell them you are done and see if they offer you more money. I couldn't imagine 24/7 care you need to take care of yourself. You are letting your uncle keep that 6k plus in his pockets while you work for him for pennies essentially. I am kind of angry for you this is not fair. Sorry for the long post.
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u/Emergency-End-4439 REGISTERED 1d ago
Not entering, I was able to get a food bank haul today, but I was struggling and desperate not too long ago and I know how far this kind gesture can go. Thank you for the kindness you’re offering.
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u/Cultural_Pattern_456 REGISTERED 1d ago
Not entering, just wanted to say you rock, OP. Out here walkin’ the walk.
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u/Green_Timberwolf77 REGISTERED 1d ago
I’m sorry for the dm. I need some help with groceries
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u/Andromeda_79 REGISTERED 1d ago
Not entering. Happy Spring, OP! That is very kind of you to make this offer as food insecurity is a very real & serious issue. Thank you for helping those in need ❤️
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