Where to find assistance
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Anonymous
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okay I give...
beyond social services and things like food stamps, wic, etc.. (which I do NOT get) where can you get assistance? specifically I need a fridge and have no (think I eat pb and J everyday for lunch because its cheap no) etxra money until taxes come (not ideal but life happens) . but at this point we NEED a fridge |
Anonymous
| Why not get a small one from target to hold you over until income taxes? Search sites like craigslist where people sell used items for cheap. I am not sure if allowed, but try a local dump? People throw stuff away there that are actually in great condition. Talk to someone that works there, I am sure they will be understanding. |
Anonymous
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Put an ad on Craigslist, "I need your fridge. I need it to be free because I can't afford one. I know you want to get rid of your old fridge..."
Before you do, figure out how you can beg/borrow a truck to get it to your place so that you are ready to move on it when it happens. |
Anonymous
| In addition to Craigslist, you can also join freecycle and post a request. (There's usually a limit on the number of requests a month.) Who knows, maybe someone will respond. |
Anonymous
| You could also ask a local church for assistance - some help neighbors in need with discrete purchases like this. |
Anonymous
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I called some churches today one is going to call me back ...
this is so humiliating. Im sick of people sterring me towards food stamps, TANF, etc.. we dont need it we just need a one time help me out life sucks this month thing... |
Anonymous
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brick of ice, covered with sawdust will not melt.
Have this in a wooden box, and you have an instant refridgerator/cooler |
Anonymous
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Rent one?
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Anonymous
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See if anyone you know (maybe someone's kid has recently moved out of a college dorm?) has an extra mini fridge (dorm size) you can borrow for a few weeks/months 'till your tax refund comes in.
A couple months ago our kitchen fridge broke, and the part we needed to fix it was going to take a couple weeks to come in. Luckily we had a small dorm size one in the basemet we were able to use until the part came in. |
Anonymous
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Actually, if you have transport, I see someone offering a free fridge on Craigslist
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/app/2835783102.html |
Anonymous
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Just don't buy foods that you have to keep cool.
Or eat the food you buy the day you buy it |
Anonymous
Ha. Very witty. Bung hole |
Anonymous
| If you have kids i would swallow it. It is temporarily and you can give it to someone else that needs it later. I know i still cant afford to give up time or lots of money but I try to help when I can. |
Anonymous
| What about Wider Circle? |