Internet is essential, especially for disabled people like Jeanette. Jeanette relies on the internet to buy food, pay bills and stay connected. But she’s having to make tough decisions between paying for internet or other essentials. She shared her story with the @Guardian. 💚

Our social security system should support us to afford the things we all need in life, like food and the internet. But right now, it’s falling short and forcing people like Jeanette to cut back on essentials. This isn’t right and it has to change.

🎥 👇  Watch the full film on the @Guardian’s website. theguardian.com/technology/vid…

Not having enough money to afford the essentials is scary and stressful – and it can be difficult to know where to turn to for help. That’s why many food banks in our network provide support and guidance with money matters, as well as emergency food. 💚 #DebtAwarenessWeek

Today is International Day of Happiness, so here are four things that would make us jump for joy! 🙌💚

🚨 New government stats show 1 in 5 families claiming Universal Credit had to turn to a food bank last year. This can’t continue. We’re calling for an Essentials Guarantee that makes sure Universal Credit at least covers the cost of essentials. And politicians are listening. 🧵

The Work & Pensions Committee Committee’s report is a clear call to action for the UK government. ✅ Our social security system has to support people to live with dignity. ✅ We need an Essentials Guarantee that makes sure Universal Credit at least covers the cost of the essentials.

Hunger and hardship is rising in the UK, with 4 in 10 families receiving Universal Credit facing hunger last year. This has to change. 📝 Read more about the hardship families are facing 👉 bit.ly/3Pumj0p

Food banks go above and beyond to help people on the lowest incomes every day. 💚 💌 You’ve been sending in messages of support to food banks to help them keep going. Today, we wanted to share some of them with you. 🧵👇

Food bank staff and volunteers are incredible. 👏 Not only do they sort, pack and provide emergency food parcels, they also help us campaign for a better future where nobody needs a food banks – because everyone can afford the essentials.

Food banks are working flat-out to fill the gap that’s being left by low levels of Universal Credit. We know the solution is a supportive social security system. While we push for an Essentials Guarantee, please send a message of support to food banks 👉bit.ly/43o9bzw

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Urgently needed.

Kindly use the link below for your generous donations into our stock. Thank you. amzn.eu/0UJajex Please direct all orders to: Rhymeny Valley Foodbank, St Peter's Church, Church Street Aberbargoed, CF81 9FF UK.

We know school holidays can be hard at times, so please get in touch this week if you do need some extra support.

Dathliad Pasg Hapus.

An excting oppurtinity awaits at Rhymney Valley Foodbank. If you meet the requirements, please send in your application before 11:59pm 12 May 2024. See link for details. rhymneyvalley.foodbank.org.uk/2024/04/30/136/

Diolch yn fawr iawn to our amazing community for collecting over 250 items for the food bank! Pupils led a wonderful harvest celebration today. Thank you to Rhymney Valley Foodbank for joining us today. Thank you also to Mrs Roach-Rooke for organising our harvest event. 🍁 🍂

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to the Deri community for your generosity towards the food bank. We had loads of donations for the Trussell Trust Rhymney Valley Foodbank Diolch yn fawr! 👏🏻