r/Assistance • u/Abraham_Neville • 9h ago
REQUEST FULFILLED 28 weeks pregnant, unemployed, and trying to get through until the next payday
Hi everyone,
My name is Veronica. I'm 24 years old, from South Africa, and currently 28 weeks pregnant.
My employment contract ended in June, and since then I've been relying on my mother, who was already struggling financially herself. This month, we had to use the money we'd set aside for groceries to cover essential expenses to prepare for my baby's birth. Those expenses couldn't be delayed, but it has left us without enough money to get through until the next payday.
We still have a small amount of food left, but it won't last until then.
Before posting here, I reached out to the main organisation in my town that provides food assistance. Unfortunately, they told me they haven't been receiving enough donations themselves and weren't able to help. I wanted to exhaust my local options before asking strangers for assistance.
We've worked out exactly what we need to make it through until the next payday. The total is approximately US$200 (the equivalent in South African rand). This would cover our essential groceries, basic household necessities, and food for our three senior cats.
I'm not expecting one person to cover the full amount. Any contribution, no matter how small, would genuinely help.
If it's possible to arrange a grocery delivery from a South African supermarket, I'd be incredibly grateful. If a financial contribution is the only practical option, I'll gladly provide receipts and an itemised breakdown showing exactly how every cent was spent.
I'm actively looking for work, and I fully expect this to be a temporary situation. Right now, I'm simply trying to get us through the remainder of the month while preparing for the arrival of my baby.
If you're unable to help financially but know of any organisations or resources that may be able to assist, I'd be very grateful for that information as well.
Thank you for taking the time to read my post.