Food Stories
Food Stories
Food Stories
Food Stories
Here are just two case studies showing what the pantry means:
John and Sarah (names changed) started coming to Trust House Christmas 2020, they were really struggling to make ends meet and Christmas was proving particularly difficult for them and their 6 adult children. Initially Sarah would come and do her pantry shop and then leave with John. Over time, Sarah became more confident and started to use the community cafe, making connections with other visitors and benefiting from the Wellbeing sessions. Sarah is now a regular at Trust House and recommends the pantry to her friends, family and neighbours. With their current financial difficulties including an IVA, pantry allows them to make ends meet, eat better as well as trying new food.
Rob (names changed) lives on his own with his dog. He has never been very good and looking after himself and often prioritising feeding his dog over eating himself. Energy bills have always been a struggle for him and so when we opened the pantry he saw a great opportunity to reduce his weekly outgoings by getting around £20 worth of food for just £3. Rob is now looking after himself better and has lost some of the weight that he put on during lockdown. He is also able to access more fresh food and is learning to cook simple meals that will keep him full for longer.
Quotes
"Invaluable service"
"This place is more than just a food pantry, it’s a support group too. Everyone is lovely and very welcoming, the staff are amazing"
"Really helpful with the cost of living going up"
"Pantry means to me that my kids are always fed and the extra money we save means extra for my kids"
"Pantry makes difficult situations easier for my friends and families that I have recommended"
"The pantry helps keep costs down to pay for extra gas and electric"
"The pantry has helped me meet beautiful people"
"The staff always make me smile"
"Very nice people, very helpful. Thank you for everything"
"The food pantry is a warm and friendly place with no judgements. A place where people become friends. The pantry is amazing with a whole range of items especially as times are becoming hard"
"Trust House is such a wonderful place and what they really do for the people is great"
"Trust House and their staff are warm, welcoming and supportive in a non-judgemental setting. The pantry helps the wider community who struggle to make ends meet"
"The pantry has helped us financially with food and motivational support within the community"
"Good friendly, non-judgemental and gives more than food, gives humanity"
"It’s good for the community, and helps those with needs and gives support for all"
