Becoming a Freegan in San Antonio (luxury, live, food)

[PopsGuysRule]

Originally Posted by ashbeeigh

Angel Food Pantry doesn't have any income requirements. Try that out too.

Yes, I too was going to suggest Angel Food Ministries...

Here's a link, plenty of nearby churches that participate...

Welcome*- Angel Food Ministries

[CandyinSa]

Originally Posted by wCat

Candy..have you applied for food stamps?

yes and I was denied for them said I could reapply in October if by chance I could find a place to hire me at 20 hours a week then go to the resource room in the Texas workforce center for another 10 hours a week. I know I probably need to tweak my resume and lie on it but I don't like to lie. The last job I had fired me after 2 months. They only hired me to get the tax credit because I had food stamps up until July, even then they wouldn't give me a set amount of hours a week 15-20, by the time they decided they wanted to give me a little more hours I was declined for food stamps. The wonderful place in question was Target. Since July 15 I haven't been back to Target. If I ever get a good job I refuse to ever spend money there.

[Dopo]

When I was in college in Missouri, many people talked about how much food Panera would give away at the end of the day.
I wouldn't be surprised if you have to stand in line

Make sure to check with all the bakery and restaurants in your area.
Just let them know your situation and all that you need is for them to throw a few things in a bag and tell you when you can pick it up.

[wCat]

Originally Posted by Dopo

When I was in college in Missouri, many people talked about how much food Panera would give away at the end of the day.
I wouldn't be surprised if you have to stand in line

Make sure to check with all the bakery and restaurants in your area.
Just let them know your situation and all that you need is for them to throw a few things in a bag and tell you when you can pick it up.

Broadway daily bread has someone come daily to pick up their leftovers for the day. You could call them and ask where they take them. They may offer to put aside some for you. BTW - If you can take the bus to either location, they are wonderful for helping people with jobs. The owner has a HUGE heart and puts a LOT of people to work. He won't jerk you around like some big companies. But his employees do work hard. He believes in promoting an honest work ethic....not just charity.

[faabala]

If you are under the age of 42 you should join the Army. Get fed, housed, clothed, learn skills, and earn college money.

[perticusrex]

To the OP, have you checked out any of the services Goodwill Industries offers? They have a job help center that helps you find a job and its free. They will help you write your resume, do job searches, interview development, and job skill help. There is a Goodwill Job Center on nearly every part of town and they are all on a bus route.

[CandyinSa]

Originally Posted by perticusrex

To the OP, have you checked out any of the services Goodwill Industries offers? They have a job help center that helps you find a job and its free. They will help you write your resume, do job searches, interview development, and job skill help. There is a Goodwill Job Center on nearly every part of town and they are all on a bus route.

I have been there and it wasn't for me. I have a case worker through TWC that's pretty helpful and I'll contact him in regards to the situation and see if I can make it back up there for the resume classes to see what I need to add or remove from my resume. I am also interested in the LVN training program. Considering I didn't qualify for UI benefits and I'm unable to find a job they may allow me to go in the WIA program for retraining. Amazing the Government will **** away money for baby makers but when an American that worked all her life and didn't have children because I was responsible needs help they turn their back on me. It's been difficult to say the least because I have also been helping my mom out with decluttering. cleaning and organizing her house when she is off work and that takes time away from me trying to make money as well. My dad has been in the hospital over three months and mom needs to have the house handicap accessible before he is able to return home. She is using all of her savings to do this and it won't be enough.

[CandyinSa]

Originally Posted by PopsGuysRule

Yes, I too was going to suggest Angel Food Ministries...

Here's a link, plenty of nearby churches that participate...

Welcome*- Angel Food Ministries

I know about this one nad have been told by people I know that have used it that it is good.

[perticusrex]

Originally Posted by CandyinSa

I have been there and it wasn't for me. I have a case worker through TWC that's pretty helpful and I'll contact him in regards to the situation and see if I can make it back up there for the resume classes to see what I need to add or remove from my resume. I am also interested in the LVN training program. Considering I didn't qualify for UI benefits and I'm unable to find a job they may allow me to go in the WIA program for retraining. Amazing the Government will **** away money for baby makers but when an American that worked all her life and didn't have children because I was responsible needs help they turn their back on me. It's been difficult to say the least because I have also been helping my mom out with decluttering. cleaning and organizing her house when she is off work and that takes time away from me trying to make money as well. My dad has been in the hospital over three months and mom needs to have the house handicap accessible before he is able to return home. She is using all of her savings to do this and it won't be enough.

I'm sorry about your parent's situation, but really Candy you should stop making excuses every time someone tries to throw you a bone. Hopefully you get into an LVN program and not come back to the board to tell us they didn't admit you because they chose a NON American NON WHITE woman over you. Good luck.

[CandyinSa]

Originally Posted by perticusrex

I'm sorry about your parent's situation, but really Candy you should stop making excuses every time someone tries to throw you a bone. Hopefully you get into an LVN program and not come back to the board to tell us they didn't admit you because they chose a NON American NON WHITE woman over you. Good luck.

this thread was about becoming freegan but all of the posters went off in other directions and you obviously have nothing better to do or you wouldn;t have followed me from a closed thread. You are a troll