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Help struggling pensioners like Edward.
“I don’t have a lot of other money.. and half of that goes to my rent.”
– Edward.
At 76, Edward has found himself like other pensioners, budgeting each week to make the pension go far enough. Despite these challenges, Edward has always drawn strength from being close to his family.
Father to two daughters and multiple grandchildren, Edward has always been a family man. When one of his daughters gave birth to a child with a disability, Edward moved closer to his family to help for the next two decades. Their bond is a special one and living nearby has meant that they have always been around to offer each other support which was a crucial source of strength when Edward was required to isolate. Last year his daughter was lucky to find love again. This saw her move away from Brisbane, leaving Edward alone.
“She is so happy now – and I’m so happy to see she is. But, jeez, I miss her.” – Edward
With his daughter no longer nearby and the pension not stretching as far due to higher living costs, Edward is feeling the desperate pinch of rising grocery prices.
“I’m on a pension, which is limited, and I don’t have a lot of other money. I’m living off what the pension gives me every two weeks, and half of that goes to my rent.” – Edward
To help reduce the stress of searching for discounted food, Edward has found relief at one of Foodbank Queensland’s over 300 Member Charities. Here, Edward finds both community connection and food to help make the week a little easier.
“I can get food here and there is the joy of meeting some very nice people. I eat what I have, not what I want. They have a lot of green veggies… I’m extremely thankful.”
Thanks to your generosity, pensioners like Edward have access to fresh produce and food when and where they need it most.
*Edward is a real Queenslander in need. His name has been changed to protect his identity.
Thank you for your support
Your generosity can help Queenslanders who are doing everything they can, every single day just to keep their heads above water.
You can help Queenslanders like Edward not just survive, but really thrive.
The Impact of Your Donations
We believe all Queenslanders deserve access to good quality food. However, every single day, Queenslanders are going hungry. With your help, Foodbank can continue to get food where it’s needed most, distributing to local charities and schools right across Queensland. Our food supplies are provided to thousands of adults and children experiencing hunger every single week. With your support, we can continue this important work and give hope to families in need.
