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I rely on the food bank so I don't go hungry: My Wigan Pier Story


Jason Clark, 47, lives in Salvation Army accommodation after becoming homeless. He tells Maryam Qaiser, how he relies on the food bank to eat.

The benefit system is crumbling by the minute. In the next few weeks my JSA benefit payments will be transferred to Universal Credit.

Some of my mates say the monthly payment is okay for them, but others are struggling because not everyone can survive the month and some can’t handle their finances.


 

When I was with my partner, she wanted to work and I decided to be the stay-at-home husband.

But my life changed completely, when we spilt. I was made homeless for a few years and I had no job.

The Salvation Army now supports me and I have room I can rent from them for just £22. I rely on Coventry Food Bank so I don’t go hungry, all the volunteers are really nice, everyone is always really helpful.

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