View Single Post
Old 16-10-2013, 15:21   #38
Nidge41
Permanently Banned
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Sutton In Ashfield Nottinghamshire
Age: 60
Services: Sky TV, VM 100Meg Broadband
Posts: 671
Nidge41 is a glorious beacon of lightNidge41 is a glorious beacon of lightNidge41 is a glorious beacon of lightNidge41 is a glorious beacon of lightNidge41 is a glorious beacon of lightNidge41 is a glorious beacon of lightNidge41 is a glorious beacon of light
Re: This is 2013 - NOT a third world country

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gary L View Post
Arthur, it's that bad now that a lot of people who are getting this food. are giving back the stuff that needs cooking. because they can't afford the gas or electricity to cook it with.
It's on the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24536817

5th paragraph down.

The Trussell Trust said the problem was so severe that some people using food banks have started to hand back items that need cooking, as they cannot afford to use the energy.
Nidge41 is offline   Reply With Quote