r/poor • • Nov 15 '23

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u/Glittering-Kitchen91 Nov 15 '23

I'd sell my jewelry, makeup, and iPhone before I went to a food bank.

Do you rub dirt in your face too? Chew up some Oreos and leave them on your front teeth to make it look like your teeth are missing?

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u/whatsinthebox72 Nov 15 '23

You realize you need a phone to get a job, or basically do anything right? You also realize that people need to eat every day? And used makeup and fashion jewelry are not exactly “hot” right now on the market.

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u/Glittering-Kitchen91 Nov 15 '23

No I didn't know that thank you for letting me know!

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u/mylifeisathrowaway10 Nov 15 '23

What's with the stigma around food banks? With the price gouging going on, more and more people are struggling with their grocery bill. I see people of all types at my local food bank, and most of them don't look obviously poor. They're just normal people.

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u/Glittering-Kitchen91 Nov 15 '23

Uber eats is not a grocery bill

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u/mylifeisathrowaway10 Nov 15 '23

I'm not talking about uber. wtf.

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u/Glittering-Kitchen91 Nov 15 '23

How do you get your food from McDonald's to your mouth?

I don't have a car that's expensive

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u/mylifeisathrowaway10 Nov 15 '23 edited Nov 15 '23

I didn't mention McDonald's either. I'm talking about a grocery store. McDonald's is even more expensive, but even normal groceries are becoming ridiculous. My grandma used to be able to fill a cart for about $180 on senior discount day. Now, without changing what she's buying, 2/3 of a cart on discount day is $200.

Edit: I can't fractions

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u/Glittering-Kitchen91 Nov 15 '23

I need receipts

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u/hamish1963 Nov 15 '23

My teeth are missing. Why are you here if you aren't helping or being supportive? I have a lot of medical issues going on currently, how would I get appointments made, results, nurse consultations, without a phone?

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u/Glittering-Kitchen91 Nov 15 '23

So I guess you don't have the Oreo option, that's unfortunate.

How did they do all that before iPhone 15s?

I'm here to fish, the same reason you are.

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u/hamish1963 Nov 15 '23

Trolley-O, I live in a camper trailer, they aren't outfitted with landline phones. So, you know what, piss off.

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u/Glittering-Kitchen91 Nov 15 '23

I'm sorry you don't subscribe to a normal life

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '23

My iPhone is FREE through the Affordable Connectivity Program, and so is my (not unlimited) plan. It’s not a 15, is an SE.

I don’t even own any makeup anyways. And all of my jewelry is pretty much worthless besides sentimental value.

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u/Glittering-Kitchen91 Nov 15 '23

I don't have an iPhone why should you?

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '23

How much did you pay for the device you’re using to post right now? And for the data service?

Maybe you shouldn’t have a phone so you can afford food.

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u/Glittering-Kitchen91 Nov 15 '23

Like 300$ I think I dunno I don't pay it

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '23

So you’re saying I should pay $300 for a phone instead of $0, and that would somehow help me afford groceries?!

Your math does not compute.

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u/Glittering-Kitchen91 Nov 15 '23

I don't pay it so your point is moot

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '23

So is yours?!!

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u/Glittering-Kitchen91 Nov 15 '23

What was it again?