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Alison’s Story

Alison* had been earning enough to cover her costs and feed her children, but her income dropped when she started maternity leave. Her relationship broke up, so there was no other earner in the home, and she was in real difficulties as the school summer holidays approached. Her children were in Years 1 and 2,...

Monika’s Story

Monika* was long−term homeless when she was referred to us by the Bridge Trust, who were providing supported accommodation until she could get back on her feet. We provided her with a starter parcel (toiletries, cleaning products, cupboard essentials) plus a slow cooker (with supplies and recipes), and four weeks of standard parcels. With the...

Tammy’s story

Tammy* and her two teenage daughters were relocated from outside the area after suffering prolonged domestic violence. We provided a starter parcel and four weeks of food supplies, and, because the emergency accommodation didn’t have enough beds, we asked the Childrensalon Foundation to buy beds and mattresses for Tammy’s daughters. As the years of domestic...