“Freeshop has saved me from hunger, when I met them I had no budget for food as my ESA stopped at the time of year March bills increase. I was an emotional wreak. I didn’t know in detail how to properly manage a budget. The CAP course they offered sorted that out for me and the weekly food bags gave me my nourishment and dignity back. I am continued to be helped by Freeshop they make me feel like family with support groups and lunch club. It’s a friendly supportive hub at the community center. It’s part of my routine each week that I need to feel safe.”

“Attending Clangers and STILL method has reduced my anxiety, improved how I view myself and built my confidence up. I regularly attend community cafe where I have formed friendships and feel like I finally have somewhere I belong. I enjoy the extra sessions (splat and chat, singing etc) and attending these doesn't just build confidence and friends, it also does wonders for the mind and wellbeing. FreeShop has enabled me to engage with CAP, Melting Project and various other support to help address my debt and get me back into work.”

“Free Shop Crawley has made me feel not worthless and not a failure as a parent and as a human being it’s made my life so much more bearable and less to stressful. I've made some amazing strong connections/friendships along the way too.”

“It helps me with food for myself as I just buy food for my son and generally just eat what’s left since I been at free shop I get to eat normally and healthy”