I wake up to an empty fridge wondering how I'll feed my kids, so started a GoFundMe – trolls say get a grip & work more
A SINGLE mum has been left broken as she struggles to put food on the table for her children.
After leaving her relationship, the mum from Newcastle in the UK, was now
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A mum has started a GoFundMe to help feed her children
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While many were empathetic, others said she should get a job instead of relying on strangers
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The mum, who hasn't shared her name on social media decided to put up a GoFundMe to help feed her family.
While many people have been generous and have offered to help her out, others have told her to go to work to pay her way.
In the clip, the
Inside were a couple of bottles of squash, some butter, potatoes, cabbage and milk.
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After leaving her husband, she and her kids had been put in temporary accommodation and were
The desperate mum said: "I can't live another day like this waking up every morning thinking how I'm going to feed my kids
"I wish I never left, I wish I stayed.
"I'm broken, completely broken."
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The mum's GoFundMe page had been shared to her social media account and she was hoping to raise £300 to pay for essential needs.
She also revealed she had recently lost her job, which had put her in even further financial struggle.
I'm a mum of two and get a £1.7k Universal Credit payday each month people hate me as they work 40 hours a week for the same
The clip was posted to her TikTok account @
People were quick to share their thoughts in the comments section.
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While many empathised with the mum and offered help, some told her to get a job if she needed more cash.
One person wrote: "What's wrong with going to food bank like?"
How to save money on your food shop
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year:
Odd boxes
- plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price.
Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30.
Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash.
Food waste apps
- food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public.
Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio.
Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount.
Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses.
Yellow sticker bargains
- yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap.
But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here.
Super cheap bargains
- sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds.
"Downshift"
- you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands.
The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop.
Another commented: 'I'm skint too, I have children too! I have 2 days off in 22 days due to picking up extra! Then on annual leave and still picked up bank to survive, half term and spent no time with my children! Can we also get a GoFundMe page! Absolute f**king madness like! We're all struggling!!!! It's life! Work more!!!!"
"My fridge is the same, a lot of people in
this country
are struggling," penned a third.
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Meanwhile a fourth said: "Life's tough, I get by on a packet of noodles each day, so I can give my kids more, things will get better."
"Do what most people do, get a job, anything to put food on the table for your kids,' claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: 'Can the food bank help? I can try and help send some essentials."
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