ChatterBank1 min ago
Food Banks
Apparently even more people are using them now. http://
When something is free, demand will always outstrip supply. Are we saying that if these food banks disappeared, these people would starve to death?
When something is free, demand will always outstrip supply. Are we saying that if these food banks disappeared, these people would starve to death?
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now, now. I said if people cant help themselves (through drink or drugs) wouldn't it be kinder to remove children from that environment.
which, I hope, puts a very different slant on your selective précis, mamya.
I'm not some kind of uncaring monster. I'd like to see a benefit system where the sick don't have to drag themselves to Atos, where the unemployed don't have to 'jump through hoops' to avoid sanctions. But, imo, the blame for these things lies at the door of people who abuse the system. Whereas some on here wont hear of such people existing and see any query about benefits as an attack on then poor.
which, I hope, puts a very different slant on your selective précis, mamya.
I'm not some kind of uncaring monster. I'd like to see a benefit system where the sick don't have to drag themselves to Atos, where the unemployed don't have to 'jump through hoops' to avoid sanctions. But, imo, the blame for these things lies at the door of people who abuse the system. Whereas some on here wont hear of such people existing and see any query about benefits as an attack on then poor.
“NJ, previously there were fewer food banks and then only in certain areas, also many were unaware they qualified for help - now more are in each area and there is better information about them too.””
So, mamyalynne, it’s essentially as Youngmafbog suggests - make something available for free and people will have it. If they suddenly opened up a free petrol station near me I’d be round there like a shot.
“None of these benefits or assistance are instant - what are you supposed to live on, fresh air?”
So one million people have gone onto benefits and had their payments delayed? I don’t think the numbers support that, sherrardk.
It won’t help me understand the numbers, Mikey, by just dishing out free food. Do you find out the circumstances that drive your customers to the foodbank? Do they fit in with anything I have suggested?
I think I’ll give up trying to resolve this conundrum.
So, mamyalynne, it’s essentially as Youngmafbog suggests - make something available for free and people will have it. If they suddenly opened up a free petrol station near me I’d be round there like a shot.
“None of these benefits or assistance are instant - what are you supposed to live on, fresh air?”
So one million people have gone onto benefits and had their payments delayed? I don’t think the numbers support that, sherrardk.
It won’t help me understand the numbers, Mikey, by just dishing out free food. Do you find out the circumstances that drive your customers to the foodbank? Do they fit in with anything I have suggested?
I think I’ll give up trying to resolve this conundrum.
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Yes, i agree, divebuddy- although i would class "layabouts" the same as fraudsters if they are fit and able to work, but choose not to. I think the frustration comes though with everyone being lumped in together, so those that are genuine are seen as lazy. From my experience with clients, those with disabilities are treated appallingly and i wonder how others manage to get away with it.
