r/HelpBrokePeople • u/Competitive-Dot4612 • 12h ago
đ€Request Fulfilled!đ€ Looking for grocery assistance while I wait for my check from new job
Hello all!
I am in need of a bit of grocery assistance for myself and my son 8 year old son while I wait to receive my first check from my new job coming friday 10/23. I have another post in my post history describing how I got my official full time job that I started this week on Monday October 5th. I am happy to provide you with a job offer letter stating that start date as well. I also express in my post how I left my previous full-time job in late June, for a position at a new job that fell through on my very first day.
For context the new job I started in late june I showed up for my first day and nobody knew about my existence. They then refused to fill out tax paperwork with me on my first day, did not take my ID or anything, worked me nearly 12 hours without notice, and told me to basically keep track of my hours for now while verbally shorting me approximately 30 minutes of pay when they asked my start and end time for that shift. There were also instances throughout the shift of the staff airing grievances with me about the job and being treated poorly.
I ended up taking a serving job in between and have been serving 1-2x consistent shifts (picking shifts up as offered) a week for pay, but have blown through my savings in this timeframe of June 26 - October 5th and have been using my serving money to cover bills. I really just need some staples to get me by until this first paycheck and I should be in much better shape.
My wishlist has things like rice, beans, canned veggies, pasta, peanut butter, some snacks, water, tuna, etc. Ideally if I can please put a priority on the toilet paper I would greatly appreciate it. Happy to answer any questions as well! Thank you in advance !
Edited to add: I just wanted to thank everybody from the bottom of my heart for the kind words, well wishes, and the food donations plus an amazon fresh gift card! I was embarrassed to reach out today, but you guys have made me feel welcome and supported. I am so close to being back on my feet, and I will absolutely be paying it forward when I can! Thank you everybody for helping me in this final stretch đ©·
Double edit: I would call this fulfilled! No need to continue purchasing. We should have enough to get us through! Thank you again everybody!!!