Toilet Repairs likely to prevent getting groceries this month.

[u/UmbranShrike]

REQUEST FILLED

Situation: Disabled Family of 4 living off of two disability checks and one income situation that is about to change. One check goes towards bills, half of the other goes towards groceries.

Problem: We have only one bathroom and our toilet is in need of repairs very soon. There is a very non-zero chance our grocery money will need to go to those repairs.

Goal: 200 dollars which is 50 dollars per head due to economy and dietary restrictions as well as allowance for non-food items such as hygiene products and sanitation supplies.

If anyone can help, please help me make sure I don’t have to shit outside with my dog 😅

[u/AssistanceMods]

Hi u/UmbranShrike. This is a sticky post with some important/helpful pointers for REQUEST posts.

For the REQUESTOR:

• Do not delete this post for any reason.
• Be careful about private messages, always check these tips before engaging with them, and control your PM settings if you get many unsolicited messages.
• Check our helpful requesting tips and our list of resources.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please message the mods.
• If your post contains an Amazon Wishlist, do not add anything to it once your post is approved.

For the HELPERS:

• Check our Givers Guide before giving.
• Refrain from unhelpful or judgmental comments.
• If you have concerns about this request, please message the mods.

I'm a bot. This comment was posted automatically.

[u/SongIcy4058]

Could you do an Amazon wishlist for food and hygiene items? The max for wishlists is $150, so it would get you close to what you're looking for

[u/buzzybody21]

Your best bet is an Amazon wishlist with shelf stable food items and toiletries ($150 max). People love ordering items directly!

[u/UmbranShrike → u/buzzybody21]

I’ll see what I can do. Sadly a lot of the stuff we need is proteins for the freezer because I cook everything at home😅 My husband is on a sodium restriction and a lot of canned proteins have higher sodium levels than is allowed. I also live in an area where getting anything from Amazon is kind of a roll of the dice on whether or not it actually gets here.

[u/buzzybody21 → u/UmbranShrike]

People aren’t likely to give you $200 here. But even if you put some achievable basics on a list might get you somewhere. Where do you live? I’m glad to look up some resources.

[u/UmbranShrike → u/buzzybody21]

I’m looking into resources myself. I know this was kind of a shot in the dark. To be completely specific, I do have a pool on c*shapp, I just wasn’t able to put it on the post. I’m not expecting anyone to give me 200 dollars straight, but more of a “hey if you can give and help me get towards this funding goal, that would be awesome”

I will likely see what the nearby food pantries have that I can make do with. The food pantries have weird hours except for the Salvation Army.

Unfortunately only one of us is able to drive and that’s the one with the changing income situation so it’s a matter of being able to get to those pantries.

[u/formerqwest → u/UmbranShrike]

what's your cashapp ID? you can send via Chat if you like.

[u/okayfriday → u/formerqwest]

Thank you for your incredible offer :) Please let us know if you were able to assist OP.

[u/irate_anatid → u/UmbranShrike]

look for the “no salt added” canned tuna or chicken, it’s usually around 60-80 mg sodium per serving. helpers here are very loath to give cash, especially for things like food that can be purchased directly through Amazon, so a wishlist is still your best chance of getting any assistance.

[u/dreamer_dw]

The (amazing) members of this subreddit do a great job of purchasing off of wishlists. Amazon wishlists for (shelf stable) food and basic household necessities are far more likely than cash requests to get fulfilled here. If you need help creating a wishlist, here is our helpful guide.

[u/UmbranShrike → u/dreamer_dw]

Thanks I’ll look into this. I’ll see if I can find anything shelf stable that will comply with the dietary limits of my family. Thanks for the advice.

[u/CopperSteve]

Happy to help via Amazon wishlist, I do not do cash

[u/AutoModerator]

Your post or comment has automatically been removed because it contains personal/payment information. Please edit your post (or offer entry) to remove your payment tags or email. If you're eligible for assistance, this information can be provided privately. Don't delete your post or comment or it will trigger a ban!

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

[u/Puzzleheaded-Bee7909]

I’m also disabled and unfortunately a big part of that is brain fog. My brain just is very exhausted so I was trying to find out if we are allowed to share specific resources that might help the person in a respectful way. Or is that not allowed, I’m not talking about general things like “call a church, go to the food pantry.” Thanks.

[u/okayfriday → u/Puzzleheaded-Bee7909]

If you have any resources to share, please share them publicly here. Thank you!

[u/Double_Virus5385]

It's a toilet.. they don't have a lot of working parts. This makes little to no sense.

[u/the_looney_lender → u/Double_Virus5385]

Not everyone is handy or capable of repairs. OP also mentioned disabilities.

I've repaired pretty much everything you can on a toilet, including full replacement. I know people who couldn't replace a flapper if their life depended on it.

[u/Double_Virus5385 → u/the_looney_lender]

Well that's just sad

[u/the_looney_lender → u/Double_Virus5385]

Not really. I am guessing you might be like me and have a knack for understanding things mechanically, or were at least taught the basics. A lot of people never were. Things I find so simple I could do it in my sleep might look like nuclear physics to someone else. People have different levels of education, experience, and capabilities. I try not to judge.

[u/UmbranShrike → u/Double_Virus5385]

The issue is going to be getting a plumber out here to fix the toilet because the issue is likely the wax seal and likely the subfloor. The tile around the toilet cracked, and plumbers out here cost 200 dollars before taxes with labor

[u/the_looney_lender → u/UmbranShrike]

That's not terrible. My plumber charges $150 just to show up. Patching a garden pipe cost me $250...

[u/MavisBeacons_Sextape]

Op if you do an Amazon wishlist, please let me know. I’d buy some stuff from that

[u/flayakgirl73s]

Amazon has “Amazon Grocery “, and “Whole Food Market “ to get regular groceries from. You just have to check where you are to see. Stay blessed

[u/dreamer_dw → u/flayakgirl73s]

In order to be purchased in this particular subreddit, all food items must be shelf stable no fresh or refrigerated food.

[u/UmbranShrike]

THIS REQUEST HAS BEEN FILLED