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I graduated uni but had no work experience. Then COVID hit, my Dad was laid off. I've been coming to the food bank for 6 months. The food we get is really important. Having that extra security just really helps.
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Dylan, 22, graduate in West London
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It’s extremely moving to see a line of people down the street waiting for your arrival. The food is quite extraordinary - stuff I hanker for when I go to the supermarket. Really exceptional fish and extraordinary cuts of meat.
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Julia, Felix volunteer
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Since coming out of the military my quality of life is a bit up and down. Life isn't easy but everyone has to make the most out of a bad situation. I know I'm going to get a good lunch. The food varies from day to day.
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Colin, veteran in North London
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On the 23rd we're doing a big Christmas meal and handing out Christmas toys as well. The Felix Project gives us fruit, veg, meat, massive pumpkins, cakes, treats, gluten-free chickpea pasta, plant based milk, pheasant, lamb. Families depend on us and what we provide.
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Michelle Donelly, CEO, Children with Voices
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What I didn't know was how much food surplus was generated by the food industry. It amazes me the quality of the food that we receive. The food just used to get binned - and there was nothing wrong with it. Christmas is incredibly busy because it is such a time of need.
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Tim, Felix volunteer
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Lunchtime fills me up and carries me through for the rest of the day.
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Philip, homeless, North London
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I'm out of work at the moment. It's nice to get a cooked meal. It could be chicken or fish, always with a different, fresh bit of salad. It's nice to get a bit of interaction with people.
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Paul, roofer in East London
