I'm doing a little bit better financially now, but I still have some neurological symptoms that I might need to go to a private neurologist for if if gets any worse. I'm on disability benefits and want to have more fresh veg but can't because it's just so expensive. Why is it 2.10 pounds for three peppers? Why is one bag of salad leaves over a pound? I live in the UK for context.
The thing is I'm not in crisis or running out of money anymore, so I'm not sure if a food bank is for me anymore. I can get by on frozen brocolli and frozen assorted veg and tinned lentils for health I'll be fine. I want to ensure it's helping out people in true crisis.
But if my neurological symptoms get any worse I know I will be in crisis, so maybe I should go to a foodbank anyway. Just in case I need to pay for an assessment/treatment in the future? I'm not sure. I don't have much money saved up right now even though I'm otherwise stable.