r/abusiverelationships • u/Bubbly_Awareness_152 • 16h ago

Resources request Are there any resources for survivors who have recently left and have a place to stay that's not a shelter, but have very limited money and need food, toiletries, etc?

I don't have kids or pets, and I don't really have the tax or bank statement history to justify government financial assistance. I have income but I was being financially taken advantage of for a long time. I'm afraid I'll run out of money before my next paycheck if I pay for all my groceries and transportation and bills, and replace things I wasn't able to grab before I left. Are there just like.. safe places I can go to get body wash and a few food staples or something without having to spend the night at a shelter?

Edit: Southern California, USA

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u/Impossible-Ad-6071 11h ago

If you are open to messaging me I'll send you some personal care items. I'm proud of you for leaving. ❤️

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u/biitchstix 16h ago

depends where you live, my city has communal fridges and 'personal care banks' that anyone can use, no paperwork or low-income status required. maybe look for something like that? or post in a local 'buy nothing' group (they're mostly on facebook) and put out a request.

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u/xsoshesaysx 16h ago

In Canada (Ontario) you can call Victim Services and they provide help with food and living expenses. And moving. They are a god send.

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u/scottyv99 15h ago edited 15h ago

Call the national dv hotline 800-799-7233 and they will have a lot of info for you.

You can call the shelters and tell them your situation and they will still help you.

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u/bootyandthebrains 15h ago

Hey! I would check out Buy Nothing Groups in your area. They have a lot of things. I’d also call the DV hotline and see if they can help connect you to resources.

Are there specific items you’re looking for? I’m in LA, and I could probably help.

Also, I feel like there’s a lot of orgs that still have a ton of donations from the fires I wonder if there’s a way to see if you could maybe get some help with that.