People can't afford basic necessities like soap
12 posts across 4 communities in the last 60 days; 75% from r/povertyfinance.
“I just dont make enough money and I can't afford much right now. I cant afford to eat so im going to skip meals.”
“Not everyone can, and more and more people now fall into the group that can't budget their way out of this. There is no more wiggle room. I was able to for the last couple of years, but now there is no more to cut, anywhere, and if I found something to cut I'd have to use the…”
“That's a good suggestion, local groups can really help. It's tough when you can't even afford the basics, but reaching out might connect you with some support.”
Several users express extreme financial hardship, detailing their inability to purchase essential items such as soap and toothpaste. They describe a cycle of poverty leading to humiliation and desperation, even considering loans just to meet basic needs.
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“That’s inhumane. I would be bringing my own soap. Budget cuts my ass! [re: The nursing home I work at says they will no longer be providing soap for the residents. What can I do?]”
“Also go to your local library and ask a librarian about resources! I know my local libraries have free food pantries and im sure they could help get you other minor non food essentials! Dont be ashamed AT ALL this is what community is for! [re: I have a 25 dollar “budget” how can I stretch this to last me 2 weeks atleast?]”
“Yeah, same here. Ive been eating 1x a day and only eat noodles so my kid has food throughout the day. We had a rough last month which left us no money for groceries whatsoever”
“Check out Dollar tree dinners on YouTube. She has meals that don't require cooking don't require refrigeration, etc..”
“I just dont make enough money and I can't afford much right now. I cant afford to eat so im going to skip meals. submitted by /u/Natural_Abroad8444 [link] [comments]”
“Not everyone can, and more and more people now fall into the group that can't budget their way out of this. There is no more wiggle room. I was able to for the last couple of years, but now there is no more to cut, anywhere, and if I found something to cut I'd have to use the money for gas. I'm trying to save up to get a tooth pulled and I keep having to use it for gas to get to work”
“Buy dried beans and a couple of ham hocks. Make sure you have enough toilet tissue and sanitary pads.”
“I agree in general once your basic needs are met . There’s a dramatic and meaningful difference between knowing you can afford to eat three meals today and not.”
“I shall try I really don’t spend that much maybe 30 to 50 a week. It used to be ounces when I was in a legal state”
“If you can, put out an ad on FB: "I am in a dire situation. Do you have a soap you dislike the scent of? Toothpaste that you do not like the flavor of? I am more than willing to take away your clutter." Odds are that someone will buy you stuff for some dollars. r/assistance is also worth trying.”
“That's a good suggestion, local groups can really help. It's tough when you can't even afford the basics, but reaching out might connect you with some support.”
“I would make a sign: need bath soap, tp, deodorant. Stand near supermarket. Should get supplies right away. Better than stealing.”
“The website below may help or you can call 211 from your phone. Tell them you need hygiene supplies and if there are any other needs. These resources help locate programs in your area that may be able to assist you. https://www.findhelp.org/?ref=ab_redirect”
“I need ideas to get to 3000 calories per day with minimal refrigeration and minimal added salt/sugar. I'm currently starving getting 1/3 of the nutrition I need dealing with autism physical and mental injury and a broken vehicle. I go to food-banks and have SNAP. There are no grocery stores near me. My diet on a good day looks like this, I need like 2000 more calories, I prefer red sauce and comfort food. No oven, only minimal refrigeration and potable water. Thanks. 6 eggs 400kcal 1/3 cup o”
“This is so embarrassing. Ive ran through literally EVERYTHING. I had even started to use my towels as toilet paper and ended up just throwing them all away in the trash as they were too dirty to ever be used again. I have cut open my tooth paste just to get a little bit left out of there. I'm literally considering just taking out a loan at this point just to get by. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. Being poor is literally a humiliation ritual and sometimes I wish I didn't even”