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- Опубликовано: 7 апр 2022
- Over 300,000 children were given food aid in the UK last year.
While politicians argue about why so many kids are experiencing food poverty, we ask the children themselves to tell us why they think the cupboards are bare.
Cara is 9 and lives with her gran in West London; Rosie is 8 and lives in Hull with her mum and sister; and Niomi is 14 and lives in Suffolk with her brother and her Dad.
Through their eyes, and in their words, we find out what it's like when there’s just not enough food on the table; when choices have to be made to heat or to eat; when loan companies hear you are struggling and start bombarding you with texts; and when sudden illness means that a normal life vanishes overnight.
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Even kids in public schools in Sao Paulo, Brazil get free meals, breakfast, and lunch apart from uniforms and school materials. The fact that some kids go hungry to school in such a wealthy country is mind-boggling, to be honest.
Wealth comes from greed and greedy people don't care about starving kids.
Because in a lot of countries the wealth is not divided among the population in a fair way. Wages are kept low and unions are kept out so workers have no rights and can not fight. The country does not spent a sufficient amount of money on a safety net. The rich and companies pay too little tax to the rest of the country. That means that almost all the wealth is hold by 10 to 20% of the population. In a country like the US the total yearly income goes for around 75% to the top 20% richest people.
You’re acting like Brazil doesn’t have shack houses
@@remoir6273 it surely does, and way worst, no doubts about that. However the UK is a developed country, that's what stated in my comment. Mind u, Brazil is a huge country and I stated the situation in the place I grew up.
the same happens in america. alot of kids go to school to eat during the lockdown schools were still giving breafast and lunches to go but they were for everyone even those who didnt have kids
These children are amazing and wise beyond their years. Bless them and their families!
That's probably because they had to grow up too fast because the conditions they live in..
Let us all remember Mother Earth is the gift of life and that includes every living thing. Its a fragile world thats overlooked under payed and frequently just-taken for granted.
@@sojournertrust7796 I agree both of you. Been in that situation. Grow up so fast. Until now it didn't get away from my head what I've been through. But it's okay, some part of my life change a lot never expected or dreaming about but the fact that to survive in this world you really have to push hard to be able to survive( except for the people who are born rich☺️). And it came to a point that having another human being to go through all of it again is unbearable for me.
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British Hajnos, do you think it is "good" that these children know deprivation and accept it because there is no remedy? I don't! Hungry and poverty stressed children have every reason to complain and to blame our entire society for their cruel treatment. Children are the MOST precious thing. They are our treasure and our future. It is up to us, every single one of us, to make certain that every child has good food and enough of it. They need good clothing, education, shelter and love. We have failed to provide for our children and for every child, not just our own. Frankly, I don't think any society that puts less value on the life and health of one child from birth than another deserves to survive.
Your blessing is valueless. Absolutely valueless to a hungry child or one that does not get a very good education. The child cannot eat your blessings and without proper education they will never be able to improve their life. It is much more helpful if you stop praying and blessing children and help them by changing this awful system that handicaps them at an early age.
The reason why they are wise should be talked about and not making it about how amazing that fact is.
When you loose your job because your kid is sick or you get sick, it should litterally be garantee you have food every day. The system is not made for illness but no one know if their kids will get sick... It insane!!!!!!
I agree. It is absolutely appalling that Naomi's dad must Pay Anything At All to get his beautiful fragile daughter to hospital!!!! Are there no organizations in UK in which volunteers drive people to hospital who cannot afford gas because they are taking care of an extremely ill child or other family member??!! I live in Toronto Canada...my cousin is retired and lives 3 hours out, in Kingston. Three to four times a week he drives sick kids and /or low income people to hospital and back. This is arranged by the Cancer Society local and costs the families nothing. As it should be 💗
before start familiy, responsible people have some savings in different forms. My relatives both lost jobs as 2008 crisis expanded but due to dividends and rental properties managed to feed kids until find new jobs in 2010/11.
@@love__and__hope__ you can save but cancer kids can drain financial stuff quick. Parking, gas, food while waiting, meds, traitement plans and stuff required for such... Nah, he had to quit his job because when your kid becomes this sick it's a full time job!!!
@@love__and__hope__ That's wild, by the time most people pay off student loans and have the ability to save theyll be mid 30s. You are basically telling people to wait till they are 35 40 to have kids. All it takes is ONE medical bill here in the US to wipe out those savings, be fortunate your parents didn't have to deal with that.
@@love__and__hope__ what you're saying is just mean. Is just fucking selfish and mean.
These children are so intelligent and mature. Their parents love them and are certainly doing their best
That's probably because they had to grow up too fast because the conditions they live in..
Worry also makes kids grow up, before they have to.
Hunger being one such issue. Who would feel like playing and goofing around, when their stomach is hurting with hunger....
Their parents callously condemned them to lives disfigured by want.
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@@user-vl7qo9qm9s how about covert to loving Jesus the son of God!! Your savior 🕊️
If you live in a wealthy nation there should not be anyone who goes without basic necessities. The problem is the system we live in. The rich get richer while the poor get poorer.
Spot on
That's total bull lots of people that are poor get rich because they worked on it you have to work your way up if your poor and do nothing about it of course you will get poorer if you have kids force them to study like in Japan it's a competitive world
And they are purposely doing this. While crying they can't get people to work for them. How do you expect people you cannot or will not work for you to show up when working for you is making them homeless. Taking away the time needed to deal with social services because you cannot or won't pay for benefits. You keep politically supporting the people who are denying you what you want. You buy property for income and complain because your employees cannot afford on your wages to rent from you. No healthcare means unplanned pregnacies. irresponsible breeding, hungry children.
The pandemic for many taught a lot of the working poor how to adapt to a life of poverty. Having to work for wages that won't pay the bills seems a waste.
This is the society you created. So stop complaining..
@@rayosullivan4398 not all poor ppl are lazy and working hard does not always ensure betterment. But ur right.. Education is of utmost importance.. If u look at Asian countries, Japan, China, India, Korea.. Here there's no option but to study till ur 20.. And its pretty competitive here..if u pass school u have to go to college and parents sole aim is to get them as much higher studies as they can. Also we have excellent public funded college where fees are as low as 2dollars a month. It's only through education that lot of ppl here have been able to move from poverty to middle class, from middle class to upper class.
@@rayosullivan4398 having sed that they have their pros and cons but ur absolutely right. Education is the only solution of poverty.
As someone who is currently going through the same experience, I only wish the best and send many prayers to all families whom struggle from poverty🙏🏿
Wishing you the very best of luck.
Are you in the US?
I wish that one day the world never worry about to money...
Stay strong. I wish things will get better for you 🙏🏻🧡
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Wow these kids speak so intelligently. More well spoken than some adults
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I am hoping Naomi recovered from Leukemia. Such a brave and inspiring girl with a supportive family. Hope these families are inna much better place despite the ever rising cost of living
What a beautiful voice this child has. Wish I could help her and her grandmother. My heart goes out to all the families and to all families who are struggling to survive
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Just look into the government wasting money on the so-called "defence" when the money could be used to help out kids without food.
I too would love to help this family. But only directly.
@@angelaberni8873 I agree
@@angelaberni8873 You realize that sort of attitude is how families like that land in those sorts of situations, right? Most people who need assistance have good reasons. Just because you hear one story that moves you doesn't mean they're more worthy of help than someone else with a similar story. If you want to help do it, but this "only directly," specifically wanting to help people you think deserve it nonsense is how so much of the population is destitute in the first place.
watching from germany. this is so sad 😢 and this little girl has a beautiful voice. God bless them all ❤
It's the same in Germany and getting worse every year.
@@nomadic_orthodox it is but that doesn't mean that it shouldnt make you sad, at least in my opinion.
@@nomadic_orthodox nobody in Germany needs to hunger, social benefits are well enough.
@@gene9230 There are people who have problems with budgeting, priorities or idk. My 2nd kid is 7 years, in first grade. In his class are plenty of kids who don't bring any food, or just some candy. They are hungry all day, it's sad 😩
@@hartmannhartmann9235 Irresponsible people make Irresponsible decisions.
Including bringing kids into poverty.
Food insecurity is forcing these poor children to grow up too quickly. My heart breaks for them.
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I really love Caribbean grandma! What an awesome lady. I'm glad she got over her negative feelings about going to the food bank; everyone needs help sometimes, and there's no shame in that. ❤️
The world can produce food for 12 Billion people. It's the richer countries and people that get most of the food. Then they waste some of it. It's not a problem of production, its a problem of distribution.
Even if the food could get to the needy it dosnt mean it would, coz sadly alot corporations would rather throw away perfectly good food then see it given away for free
The way the mom around 16:30 took losing her job blew my mind. She is SO strong. So much stronger than anyone should ever have to be. She's a shining example to her daughter from what I saw.
That's not her daughter, it's her granddaughter. Her daughter has a long-term illness so the girl lives with her grandmother.
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That's actually her grandmother not her mother but yes an amazing person she must be for her reaction to have been so positive
I'm in the US and I've appreciated so much more in life because I've struggled as a child to eat as well... I thank God for those food banks and the free breakfast and lunches! I'm proud of all of those kids! They are wise beyond their years! I think if you've struggled you learn to hustle and do what you have to do! It's a travesty that poverty and malnutrition is so high anywhere you live. Some worse off than others. I know in the US food waste is such a big thing and it's disgusting that it can't be donated to feed families! Smh... 💔
You can thank the Black Panther Party for that, as much as I don't agree with their violence, they did do one thing right. Remember to vote for the right people in America if you don't want to starve.
@@mpeppermint23 I agree with voting for the right people in office. As soon as I was old enough to vote I did and still do! For EVERY single type of election! But our country is going backwards at this point in my opinion! It's a shame that the women who make up half of our population have to worry, just because they were born a woman. I pray for the generations after mine... I pray for our world. Not just America. In regards to malnutrition for children and families, I pray even harder! No one should go hungry! No one! It breaks my heart! 💔🙏
At least I was fortunate to live in a smaller town that organized to pick up food donation from local stores. Everyday you can go to the Kitchen for lunch. For me, it helped me gain access to fresh food when my budget got tight. Especially in the Winter.
It pains me to see good food piled up in grocery stores that so many people can't afford.
I am also disturbed, that some daycares lie about the food they serve to children. Parents are not even aware of this to help where they can. Food banks, could help but it depends on competent directors and honest business practices.
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I'm in California and always try to give resources to people struggling. I had a man say "stop with the food bank and churches. We waste gas in line and its crappy food and churches there is a waiting list". I get it but you have to try and not just give up
It’s heartbreaking that the mother has to do that to feed her children. She’s a beautiful and strong woman. It’s truly disgusting that there’s enough rich people in the world to feed everyone and then they just keep it for themselves. The human race is messed up.
I'm poor. 11k a year social security disability. It's hard but I make it. The pandemic food benefits was a boost. And the stimulus sure helped me get by. It's hard.
Nah. That’s gross af. And she shouldn’t have told the kids she prostitutes herself. Especially considering that the kids are female. Disgraceful example she’s giving her daughters. Everything about that is sad
You would do the same if you’re rich. Rich people have a different battle to fight, that is how to get richer than the other person above them.
The problem is people treat poverty like it is not their problem. I do believe it is all of our problem. Human need over human greed. Yes, how can we as a collective let people go hungry? Everyone deserves clean water and food. It comes down to community gardening, teaching sustainability and resiliency. However, I realize this may not work in all urban settings. And so it poses the question why did we humans as a collective decide industry and technology and more more stuff stuff is better than living a life connected to the land...🙏✌🏾❤️🌍🌞
@@gem7875 open your door for homeless and feed them with your money.
It's really sad that the one lady has to do very adult things in order to feed her kids. It's just not a good way to provide, but you can tell she is desperate. Not judging, I'm just sad she feels forced to be in that situation.
I just hope she isn’t doing it in her home with her children there. Can be a very dangerous lifestyle, meeting strangers and all.
@@lisafowler3606 she said she only does it while the children are at school.
My wish is that the mom didn’t have to spend $100 US or £80 UK on wine 🍷 to do the job she does to support her daughters. 😢😭 not judging just sad.
@@kenyonbissett3512 yeah I highly doubt that. How would her older daughter know about it if she kept it to just the daytime? They don’t call them “ladies of the night” for nothing… daytime only my ass.
@@lisafowler3606 actually there are lunchtime Lily’s. My sister lived in Baltimore and talked about one mom with regulars. Many of her clients had standing appointments once a week. She talked about one man who paid for a bj every Wednesday at 2pm, etc. she would knock on his front door, enter and leave 15 mins later. It wasn’t a secret. It had been going on for many years.
Doesn't the UK have a carer pension for parent's who cannot work whilst caring for terminally ill children? Tom and his circumstances and that of his daughter is heartbreaking
carer pension? Surely they do. He must not qualify, which is crazy. You can't put a sick child like that in childcare?!
Its heartbraking especially for the brother. He keeps a lot hidden to not worry his that even more.
Yes that’s what I thought. Australia does, thought UK would be the same ?
It’s amazing how a little girl talks so matter of factly about a very difficult situation. I hope things work out for them.
Every time I watch a documentary like this I say to myself why these kids and their parents deserve better, it angers me that they can't help with the girl that is sick, it isn't her fault 😔
It’s amazing the long lasting effects that hunger has on a child. Food issues and insecurities can really impact lasting physical and mental health for decades to come.
Struggling while financially stable is totally different from struggling while broke. 💔 As someone from a small town in a 3rd world country, I can somehow relate. Being poor is also expensive. You know what I mean... Its like, Cant afford some good quality things? You can buy the cheap ones from thrift stores or somewhere that will just fall apart and you end up spending 10x more. Too many more examples that poor people would understand. It sucks to be living in poverty. It sucks seeing my parents waiting for me and my brother to finish eating before theyd eat, because whatevers left, thats what theyll have. I still remember my mom telling me "i already ate", eventho she havent just so that me and my brother can eat.
You work really hard and do the best you can, yet youre stuck. I have a lot more to say but it would just make the wound I have bigger.
Oh,, GOD... Why is the world so unfair? These children, at least, do not deserve the suffering. 💔 Please bless all the poor children with a bright future. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
The little black girl and the little red-headed girl are so cute and almost wise. I hope they will have a good life when they get older.
Good on all of the families in this. Doing what they need to for their children. You all deserve so much more in life. I really hope that they are not still struggling so much today.
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Damn! This just brings tears to my eyes. Kids should never have to suffer especially if the government can help. Money for wars but can’t feed the poor.
They have money for expensive bullet but no money for even cheap food...
That's parent's job not government's.
Yes, blame the government for everything wrong with this world.
How about people take responsibility and accountability for their decisions and actions?!
If you cannot take care of your children for whatever reason(s), then give them to someone who can.
It can be temporary, too, and you can still be in the children’s lives.
I live in the US. This is rampant here. We don’t take care of people here. It makes me sick. My advice to young people today is don’t have kids. Of course now our highest court just outlawed abortion so there will now be more hungry children that nobody talks about. This used to be a great country but we are far from it now.
@Dini Makhmudov Wow... that makes perfect sense. Loan your kids away to "people" who can potentially abuse and sexually molest them. Are you living in a fish bowl?
I remember a lady in front of me at the checkout putting bread aside when she was 50c short. She had kids. I gave her the change in my purse. I don't know her story - whether she just didn't have the cash on her or didn't have the cash at all or was wasting it elsewhere to afford alchol/smokes - but I couldn't see a kid not have bread when I waste even more than that on food I waste that goes off.
The little boy with the red hair looks so sad and scared . And the black little girl has an amazing voice . These poor kids .. I hope they are all doing better now
Thank god, she didn’t take that loan
These children are so articulate and so very wise. I’m blown away. Hope they rise to the highest of heights
It’s so sad that children have that added worries about financial matters...
My parents struggled with money, but we had no idea. It wasn’t until we became adults ourselves that our parents told us. They just didn’t want us to worry, and said that we just needed to enjoy our childhood.
But, that was a long time ago, and things have definitely changed in the way children are being raised. Hats off to those parents trying to provide and thank God for these Christian charities
You have really good parents
@@pandaprophetable the best
I think these families are beyond hiding their struggles. How should they? If there is no food and you just cannot get anything... I also read that electricity is more expensive for those on benefits. They sometimes house them in places you have to put coins in to keep electricity running.
Sounds like u were cut out from your family not knowing anything about the real situation. It is quite a cruel way to raise children. Cos children feel that smght is not right, and with no any proper answers, they just worry even more. They can start to blame themselves or even worse start to think that parents don't love them. Children can't enjoy their childhood when they sense a white lie. It just doesn't work that way.
@@kristonne what a load of rubbish!!! I had a great childhood, free from any adult worries, the way it is meant to be! Why should you load all your problems onto children, who can’t do anything, except worry!!
I’m glad I had my parents!
I really hope they are paying these families for making this. They are truly all so wonderful.
Such articulate, wise, and funny kids. And with parents who truly love them. Things shouldn't be this hard.
The single father with the ill daughter story is far too distressing. Makes my heart ache for them
these kids are wise beyond their years. so much talent and hope. i understand the struggle. as a single person w/o kids. these parents are truly doing the best they can. I hope the best for these families and that things get easier for them. no one should have to struggle so hard just for basic needs. we as humans can do better and be a better community.
My Lord. These children are just rock stars. God bless them 🙏🏾
Right? 😭❤️ Like how resilient, adaptable, understanding and compassionate they are... absolutely amazing youngins. I pray their situation improves and they stand the test of life and time end grow up to be such lovely people. I hope they don't lose that spark...as somewhat of a privileged child growing up in the sense that I never went hungry, had a nice home to live in with a decent sized bedroom for myself - didn't have to share with any siblings, and my father retained great healthcare for our family due to having a wonderful job in skilled trades at Ford Motor Co until I was 25 years old ♥️ I struggle with my anxiety and depression as well as scoliosis. I opened up this video feeling sorry for myself, interested to see what it beholds. I needed to see this. Made me remember no matter how hard your life is, someone always is struggling harder than you. Which, doesn't invalidate your own struggles... but, it reminds us to count our blessings and the things we don't have to jump through hoops to obtain like food, shelter, etc.
I work with children every day as a Registered Behavior Technician. I have seen families who are currently poor having to share a hotel room with a family of six, and one child will have a developmental disability such as Autism. The amount of stress for the child with Autism, as well as the family in such close quarters to someone who is audibly stressed therefore, as much as you love them, it can be very trying to keep calm. So many different things can set off triggers for them, and in such a confined space with so many people just trying to get by...I imagine it being extremely hard.
I wish I could invite all of the children over for a movie night at my apartment. I'd make so many treats and appetizers, cook a wonderful meal, and send them home with food, household items like toiletries and such for the rest of their family as well. Edit: OH! AND they can raid my closet and take any clothes, books, decorations, blankets, pillows... anything they like or would find useful. I have an abundance so I donate frequently to shelters and food banks.
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Used to be one of those kids. I was the oldest of three. Free school lunches were a lifeline. Whatever I could put in my pockets to take home to my younger sister, I would. During the summer I would go begging door to door for bread. The vast majority of people were cruel and heartless.
I hope you are well!
That must be so traumatic for you! Hope you are well, stable and happy. Sending love to you. X
@@Maren.2002 all good now, thanks. Retired and living in Latin America.
@@okayfine506 great to hear that!
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This is widespread in the US as well and getting worse with inflation. I’ve been through this, and it’s very painful not to have enough food to feed your child. Mothers often go without eating so there is enough for your kids. The food banks really helped but we still struggled. Horrible thing for anyone going through this 🤗
Can you qualify for WIC or SNAP? It is very easy to apply for, even online.
i hope things have gotten better for you 🙏🏻
Dear Paula. I had myself sterilized rather than help overpopulated the world It is criminal. These parents would be found guilty of child abuse/ neglect in the USA because even though thr parents claim to love their kids they have NO right putting this on their children. They are teaching their kids it is alright to be poor and expect other people to be responsible for you
@@johnnywalker8326 These people are British. They get BENEFITS, NOT WELFARE. GET IT. THIS IS NOT THE USA
@@johnnywalker8326 WIC OR SNAP NEEDS TO BE DISCONTINUED BECAUSE THE POOR DON'T WANT TO WORK AND EXPECT THE REST OF US TO SUPPORT THEM. I HAVE LIVED I MANY STATES AND THE STORY IS ALWAYS THE SAME. PEOPLE USING THEIR KIDS AS AN EXCUSE TO GET OUR SYMPATHY AND NOT WORK.
Where are the mothers and fathers of the single parent children? I watch many of these documentary shorts on poverty in the UK and there are so many absent parents. My heart aches for the single parents and especially the children. No child should go to bed hungry.
It seems to be a common theme with poverty across the board. Ppl taking care of kid's on their own no support. It seems for many reasons. I used to look at was a woman problem. But I've also watch sex traffic docu's. And this man said many men have multiple women, and the women take care of themselves and ("Their") children, adding that they are independent and on there own.
There are enough systems in place that mk both parents held accountable responsible financially
I love her singing in the beginning, you can almost hear the pain in her voice...soulfull
We use to attend breakfast club in the 90’s in Glasgow. We immigrated to Australia with the help of my grandparents (my dad is Australian) and although we’re were poor in Australia it was not the same level of poverty. Food was always available and bills were paid. Not saying this is everyone’s experience but it was ours
True. In Malaysia, even though we are not a rich country like the UK, the poor in our country still have food on their table.
When I was pregnant with 3 other children…we had moved from one state to another for guaranteed work (which fell thru due to early 80’s software recession.) Had no food and went to local welfare office for food stamps (not looking for cash). Was told we had voluntarily left our last jobs and were penalized for 6 months. *I had not known I was pregnant until about 2 weeks after moving. **My husband and I had been hard workers and paid our own way. ***All this was happening as the country had a slogan NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND. I used to say what child? Not my child(ren). I gave birth to a full term baby weighing 3lbs. 15oz. He was considered an SGA baby. (Small for gestational age). If it were not for a local Catholic Church, we would have starved. Thank you Church. And No Words for You, My Government!
WIC denied you benefits?
Sorry this happened but the No Child Left Behind referred to the educational system… ( former teacher) the system asks you to jump through so many hoops if you’re a citizen…
My ex and I didn’t have Medicaid for six mos because I wouldn’t pay the health insurance premium through my minimum wage job (that would’ve covered nothing anyway as these policies are a joke) and then “get reimbursed” from the county. I’d had experience with this type of deal before being a landlord for a short time and having section 8 tenants. Something always happened so that even when you finally did get any sort of a payment, always very very late, it was small partial amounts. I could not afford to pay these health insurance premiums in any way shape or form. I decided that I could not risk the very real possibility of becoming homeless when my rent didn’t get paid as we lived on the very thin edge, everything budgeted to the last dime and we would just not have Medicaid as they covered the children.
So the state taxpayers were safe those six mos from the scourge of helping 2 ppl who chose their kids’ safety over their own possible needs 🤦♀️
@@kenyonbissett3512 WIC is income based and only covers a very supplemental food array for at risk persons, pg and bfing women & babies and small kids. It would not feed a family.
It DOES help but as part of a sufficient food plan, either the family’s wages and/or food stamps.
I wonder why they were told they had been left without work voluntarily?? They had made rational decisions based on facts like any other worker or workers that change jobs, even moving out of the state to secure these jobs, which much have been very much better to do so. The economy falling apart was not their problem yet they were the ones penalized.
As usual.
And so then the taxpayers were saddled with a person, the newborn, who potentially could have devastating and lifelong medical, educational & mental needs. Good call on that one, taxpayers 🤦♀️
@@YeshuaKingMessiah I can see unemployment denying benefits for 6 months but not WIC. But different states do things differently. My state didn’t care, strictly income based. I worked with unemployed people in my job at Social Services frequently. I knew other workers at WIC. It was all about the mom, baby children under 5; not employment but income. So sorry this happened. And, yes, Catholic charities in the 80s was a good send. Not so much now, unfortunately.
If your kids are hungry, you throw pride out the window and get them food. There is NO shame in accepting assistance when you need it. It is amazing how positive these people remain despite what they are going through. I wish them all the best. I also wish I could pay that one woman's electric bill!
Can we point out how awesome the little girl sings at the beginning of the video? I am impressed!
All these kids are well-spoken and kind. I wish both parents were involved. It isn't right to put it all on one person when it takes two to make a human.
Benefits is so difficult to obtain. It's like you're being punished for needing help.
IMO they are hoping you die before benefits would be approved. What a racket? Think how much quicker she might have gotten better if they had the money and not the stress!
unless you are rich. then the government falls over itself trying to shower you in money you dont need
So many wealthy people in the UK. So many overpaid politicians yet none give to help solve this problem. Just shameful. I wish I could feed all of them!!💕 Bless them for their courageous struggle. Amazing insightful children, who should not have to deal with all the issues around poverty.
8 years ago I went from a nurse working 40-60 hours to disabled and unable to work do to a rare nervous system disorder called CRPS. It has crippled me and at 38 I could no longer even stand without a Walker and sometimes had to use an electric wheelchair to get around. I sit upright in 30-60 minute increments and have to lay back with my legs up to help relieve as much pain as possible…….. during the beginning it took 2 years of fighting to get disability. I had to swallow my pride and go to a food bank to get a little help. Unfortunately much of what you get at this place was unhealthy snack like foods. We used all the canned items up trying different low cost recipes. We went into a ton of debt just to keep roof over our heads, kids fed and clothed, ect. My husband works and we don’t have newer cars or an extravagant house and “play toys” we grow as much as we can in our garden every year. We’ve adjusted, made it through the toughest patch (hopefully) and are finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel. I feel horrible for these families especially when some ARE doing as much as possible. The single dad family really broke my heart.
These young people are so experienced to life’s difficultly as such a young age and have the most beautiful personalities and are just so humble for what they have. God Bless any family going through this 💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️
These children are awesome and amazing so mature wise beyond their years .
They are so humble and kind they are an example of how to live .
God bless them all 🙏 I hope things improve
for them all soon .The strength of the children is beyond words
EVERY child EVERYWHERE should get at least two meals in the public schools. It should be mandatory! I have three kids and if my children had not had these two meals in school/kindergarten i dont know how we would have survived.
In South Africa children get free meals as well .
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I think they do
It’s the wkends, vacations and summers that they don’t eat
And they don’t have dinners ever
I'm glad that the one mom was smart enough to not take out that high interest loan. Her gdaughter sings so beautifully.
Horrific! I cannot believe the situation of the family of the girl with leukemia. This is Great Britain. Europe. Today. It is so so bad. The government need to be able use the tax money better!! There is no way people should have to live like this.
That's socialism. Nobody has much of anything, except the very rich. This is where US is going under current administration.
In some states in the U.S, you can get 8-12 weeks of paid leave from a job if a family member is seriously ill, though other states offer nothing.
Very well said.
Very bad for a wealthy country, but there are countries in Europe that are much much poorer.
Yet their royals have lavish wedding using tax payers money. So sad.
Through this video ,I have opened up my eyes to appreciate the small things in life,am just in tears coz am dieting , feeling like I eat alot ,am so sorry Lord ,for my sake bless those who have nothing to eat In Jesus name Amen
We need to depend on ourselves more and less on gov. We cannot have everything. We want better for our kids but we have made it harder for them as well.
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@ Ivy Kiarie Amen. May God answer this prayer of yours, and help the hungry and poor and needy. Lord please send help and provide for them we pray, in Jesus'Name. Amen.
Thank you for this powerful and heartbreaking documentary. I hope this film results in policy changes that leads to improved food access and benefits for the wonderful families and children in the UK.
These children are soooo bright and well informed on such heavy topics. Surely there is something more we can do.
They shouldn’t be this informed. Shouldn’t be privy to the problems.
This is also really bad in Australia, I can barely feed my child n myself on benefits, and with prices on food going up it's actually cheaper to buy junk food then it is to buy fresh food , it's just really sad that poverty is world wide
Genevieve, what state you live in Hun?
I'm in SA in the Riverland, if I could help you I would xx
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looks like centrelink has been feeding u well tho
Yes we ve been eating ramen, eggs, bread, milk, beans, rice, oatmeal, mac n cheez, hot dogs. Chicken thighs are a celebration
Produce is never
Bless Susie and her family. She is not a dishonorable or disgraceful woman. She is quite the opposite. She is providing for her babies. I truly hope they are in a better place now.
My county in Maryland, USA, provide free school breakfast, lunch for those in need. If a child qualifies for free breakfast and lunch they will be assessed for backpacks 🎒 for education. The backpack has after school snack and dinner Monday through Friday. On weekends, the backpacks has food for the child for the weekend. Teachers have reported increased positive classroom participation and improved grades and testing. They also report less negative behaviors and sleeping in class due to lack of energy and concentration.
When the refrigerator was full, my kids would yell: yay, we’re rich again!
You seem so proud about failing as a parent 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Cara standing out on the balcony singing in her pure voice - unbelievable. I would challenge all the fat cat billionaires around the world to be the reason this kind of food poverty ends. We don't need faster internet or cars, space ships to other planets, luxury homes no one lives in for status. We need those people to care about all of these people going hungry.
Yes. It's hard to see children and families like this when I personally know people who have excess and still want more and more.
@@de3182 Tell me aboiut it man. There was a gal that got paid 250 dollars just to sell her own piss.
You don't seem to understand how capitalism works - these poor people don't want a hand out they want jobs & all the things that you diss provide jobs!
Billions were poured into Africa as aid, did nothing to alleviate poverty
Provide Jobs, manufacturing and now the countries can prosper
@@ramaraksha01 The gold diggers and the findoms just want handouts. They think that asking for handouts IS their job.
@@frankculaga5169 Funny thing - the top religions say that is how you will spend eternity - sponging off God in Heaven, living on his handout
No one ever mentions any WORK being done, no one even ASKS, because they already know that there is no answer
Fantasies fail when asked for Details
As for your post - hope that you never get an illness or an accident that will make you lose your job and find yourself out on the street. A lot of these people find themselves in this position
So sad how much we take for granted.. this is why I try my best not to waste ANYTHING.. im a single mom and it's hard.. thank GOD I have a job.. I pray for these families
Such brave children . truly wise beyond their years. God bless them and their families!
Yeah, it the same in Canada. It's insane, while our countries waste food and through them away and some people go hungry!!
Imagine all those buffet! At the end of the day, they just trow everything away because they wont nobody to get sick. That make me sick so i dont go anymore.
Breaks my heart.these little girls deserve so much more.
I am in awe of the wisdom these children all have , the adults in their lives have their best interests at heart and it shows that poverty has its blessings of courage and endurance and great hope in a better future , it shows also there is so much more to life than what you have , it’s what you carry inside yourself, your strength of character that makes a person great, not what they own , in fact some of the most horrid people in this world are greedy who want more , enough is never enough , covetous and shallow … I would rather know a child with compassion and wisdom than a spoilt brat .. ❤️
We have the same problems here in America..yet Biden sent 6 billion dollars to a country at war with Russia..
Why are we helping the Ukraine...while people here starving. ???
These kids are absolutely AMAZING!! I pray for all the best for them🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Never give up , never surrender! When one door closes, we look forward to another opening! Don’t allow others to judge you!! God be with us all!
My God, this is the UK today?
I can never forget that little girl (3:41) eating her Weet-Bix, she looks so serious, so enjoying her simple meal. It hurts to watch children suffering. Wonderful kids, so articulated, better than I am.
These kids are so mature, strong, articulate and self aware. I see their hidden sadness. You can't help but route and pray for them and theirs. Nice job . Thankyouverymuch from l.a california
The stores and restaurants in California alone throws away enough to feed half of England. Such a shame. Children here in America are going hungry too. Since the pandemic the government did give full benefit for food stamps and that's helpful but non food items are thru the roof. Rents and utilities are raising monthly. The government need to help more and freeze rent and utility rates.
Restaurants get sued if they give food away
They got slot, and you’re still complaining. That’s the problem
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Please watch YT SavingwithSha. She is kind and helpful. She used sales, coupons and rebates to get free food and non food items. Most weeks she even gets paid to “buy” these items. Best wishes to you and yours!
Many rich countries will see these things in the future
Having been on the road for forty years,ten Gold discs and five platinum, it is humiliating to have to rely on wellfare,after cancer ,two bloodclots in the brain, and 75% hearing loss. The Girl with no hiar is so Beautifull. All the kids are amazingly smart. 😘❤️🙋🏻♂️🇩🇰
Wow these children are wise beyond their years. Beautiful
Hi Jessica how are you doing?
@@Godwinpounds4333 I am very well, thank you. I hope you are too. Have a blessed day
@@jessicasteenbergen8246 you’re welcome.... its nice meeting with you here. Where are you texting from?
@@Godwinpounds4333 I am from the Netherlands, how about yourself
@@jessicasteenbergen8246 I’m from USA live in Florida. How is the situation of things over there?
Heartbreaking to see so much suffering..a reminder to be grateful for my blessings..special mention to these amazing kids..
another thing that could help is to grow tomatoes , cucumbers , onions , carrots , and quite a lot of different vegetables in buckets , bags ect. and can do it with the dirt in the yard in many cases .
Cara's grandma is teaching her great lessons!
The little girl singing is really talented!
Rosie is such a character!!
She will go far!
I’ve watched this documentary before and I always wonder where are the fathers of these children? Why are they not helping take care of their children?
not all fathers are in the pic
@@ely3693 and that’s the problem
Because deadbeats don't contribute to their childrens needs, all the court orders in the world won't change that, I know because I'm a single mother in that situation and I will starve if it means my children don't have to.
@@Serenastar79 and who picked these deadbeats to be fathers?
The father caring for 3 children, one with Cancer, where is the Mother? It's tragic when a parent dies, and it's almost just as tragic when parents split up and one parent vanishes or rarely comes. :(
How can we help? My kids and I don’t have everything we want, but I sure as hell want no one to be hungry :( god bless these families
Good on you, but also it shouldn't be up to you it's not your job, it's why people pay tax so people don't go without. here in my country politicans get $150 a day just in food volchures ontop of living allowances, and travel volchures all while getting paid $150,000 per year which is three time the median income and four times the average income, but people on the Bennifits get around $300 per week to do everything on its pathetic, that's why I hate paying taxes I want my taxes to go to poor people hospitals and infostructure not the mostly already well off politicians
God bless... Wish Texas could do something about it
Donate to your local food banks. Food or money. Almost every church i know has some sort of food bank. Give a nearby one a call and say your interested in donating to the food bank. (also, you don't need to be religious either. it's about people getting enough food!)
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@@mariana_acq pretty sure GOD isn’t judging my typing error
Where are the father's and mother's of these single parents and why aren't they contributing to the well-being of their children?
These kids are so mature and smart .. bless them .. I hope they’re doing much better nowadays ❤️
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It's a shame these kids loose their childhood so early in life. Wise beyond their years.
It made me so glad the kids kept saying things such as there is no shame. There is not. If you try your best and work as best you can in your circumstances there is no shame. Everyone has experienced different things and have different opportunities for several reason. Some days showering and getting out of bed is a huge accomplishment for some. I want to hug all these people
Unfortunately as long as there's greed. Situations like this will always be there.
With that being said, I love Rosie's attitude... If she keep that up, she will be a very successful and strong independent woman. Wish her the best.
I really hope these people were well paid for participating in this
This documentary does not pay the people to tell their stories
@@Livetoeat171 That's a shame. Its a pretty invasive doc.
@@sophie9419it’s a documentary not a reality show
SO SAD WHEN YOU SEE THE BILLIONS IN TAX HAVENS 😢
Where are the fathers? Pardon me, i mean the animals that have conceived these children and left them in the care of the mothers?
Mothers need to be more selective of their mates and prospective fathers. If you really care for your children make sure to have a father who will care for them only then will children living in poverty and hunger stop
Why are women having children if they can’t afford to raise them? Many of these women keep having children when they may have coped well with one….This is so very sad. Children do not ask for this….
@@Hugatree1 mates die and get sick…How about not getting pregnant until you know how you will support children…If you have no family to support you and your children you will rely on the state…Good job there is a welfare state…
Oh puhlease! Why always blame the men when women can have lots of kids from different men? It’s both genders’ fault and the ones suffering are the children
Exactly silvia
I cried watching this. These children are so adorable and wise beyond their years. I'm sure that if their contact numbers were published here many would love to donate directly to them. I know that I would. If we all gave a little we could help no end. Is it possible to do this somehow?
I agree
I would love to help these family’s also ❤
These Kids are way Mature than their age I really wish all the best for them. Seeing this made me so sad bec No one deserves to be Hungry! Hoping for a better future for them I'll pray for y'all! May God always Bless you all!
These children are all amazing. I wish them nothing but success and happiness ❤️
These children are amazing so mature and understanding to their parents I hate that they go through this so unfair
How is it amazing that they’re so ’mature’ at a young age? They had to grow up way too fast.
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I remember growing up like this in London. My dad did his best that we could eat everyday. These children are so grown up because of this. I am the same ❤️
All these kids are so strong, so clever, watching their parents trying so hard and having such compassion for them. I hope they will all be brightly blessed by the old gods and new.
Prayers for all these families 🙏🏻 Anyone could end up in their place...just remember that, I've been there and was for the most part comfortable but fell on hard times 🙁😢
Sending you love and happiness.
God bless you.
From Australia.
SO sad. Donate to your food bank and try to help those in need.
truly tragic that food deserts still exist
Prayers 🙏🏾💫
£80 a month on wine...? Thats a lot to go towards veggies and stretch meals...
I'm 68 and the wife would give anything to be able to raise and feed a couple of these kids. We both love kids and since ours are grown and gone, we talk about how sad this is.
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400 thousand kids waiting in the US to be adopted
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Develop some healthy interests. You are too old to raise children.
In the USA one in every five kids, goes hungry every day. Greed kills
I feel so for the families, especially the one with illness, that's so difficult and then to be dealing with feeding your kids on top of that.
Sadly This can happen to the best of us, I've been there but I put my pride underneath my shoe soles and walked to the neighbour and asked for help,it's just so sad for these kids to grow up with that constant struggle but they'll grow up and know the meaning of sharing