Fighting Food Poverty with Britain's Busiest Food Banks

[@katyharries2526]

Living in South Africa which could be said to have poverty on a whole different scale and this film still reduced me to tears. Poverty so ugly wherever it appears. Thank you to the volunteers, filmmakers and the brave locals who agreed to share their stories.

[@lisascott4207]

Well said.

[@gayeinggs5179]

Me I live in SA as well and yes those people don’t know how lucky they are ! But I lived in the UK as well and my sister lived in a. Area like this and they sit all day and watch tv. And smoke cigarettes. And drink the plead poverty and don’t work but have hundreds of kids by difference men same as here !

[@martycrush6412]

It’s so sad, everyone I know is working harder to survive . I have 3 children( my daughter moved out 18 months ago and we pay her £200 a month so she can have the heating on. My boys are going to secondary school next year and it’s £500 + each for their uniforms and PE kit. With two birthdays and Christmas, that means that we will be around -£1500 before they start the biggest year of their lives and won’t be able to afford school away days and trips. It’s absolutely terrifying. I haven’t slept for more than 4 hours a night in nearly a year now. The worst thing is there are families worse off than us😢😢

[@tarocchistarsalephtarocchi3026]

I lived in Johannesburg. It was and is scary.

[@BruselskySluzebnik]

@@martycrush6412 Why do you have 3 children when you can barely feed yu self mate? 😅

[@cakebaker6071]

This old ladies work endlessly giving their time and strength by helping charities , respect to you all for what you are dong.Great generation.

[@715michala]

Golden Oldies...from a diff generation and usually Christians.God Bless..

[@anyexpat]

@@715michala The Imaginary man from your book has SFA to do with it.

[@cv507]

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[@thecrimsondragon9744]

Boomers got us in this mess in the first place.

[@gregodonnell1570]

@@anyexpatwell if he is the reason they are there doing it then yes i suppose he does,just cause you are an empty cretin with no moral fibre built into him doesn’t mean other people haven’t

[@samrobinson6526]

When I became homeless at 21 and I dealt with mental health problems.. not getting alot of money and travelling for interviews and travelling for care purposes I was left with nothing and it was the food bank that gave me the food I needed so I didn't starve that day.. hats off to all people who volunteer to continue working with the community and helping others. Good job

[@ahuddleston6512]

I had to rely on the food bank when I finally got a place in a woman's refuge for my son and I. I had never had to rely on government funds or a charity before. They were amazing and helped me get life back on track.

[@kopynd1]

this could happen to anyone, no one knows what will happen in the future,

[@Mineav]

All it takes is one catastrophe: a sudden death of a family member; a serious illness of yourself or a dearly loved one, etc. It happens to more people than many are wiling to admit. How easy it is for people to shout 'get to work' when these people's lives are shattered. Yes, let's see you get to work after your world is crushed to a fine powder.

[@ianmadel7278]

trevor francis it won’t happen to royal family

[@transltrsec9162]

Won’t happen to me and my family, we are fucking richhhhhhh

[@johndavies4644]

sec todatsec today but maybe not tommorow

[@danbayes9483]

Me ex used to use them when she was homeless.

[@jonjosenna5581]

The Sikh Temples in the UK are also doing great things for all the people struggling for a hot meal. All ppl welcome 🙏🏻

[@michaelbalfour3170]

I'm lucky and can afford my own food but you guys still give me free tarka daal when I pass, it makes my day.

[@louiewaterfieldmedia5839]

@@michaelbalfour3170 through experience of meeting different religious communities, the sikh has always gone over and above to help me out etc

[@michaelbalfour3170]

@@louiewaterfieldmedia5839 I've found Sikhs, Muslim and Christian's to be very community focused and altruistic to strangers. Cant speak for Jews or Buddhist and other eastern religions as I've never really encountered them.

[@traceypace92]

IM HUNGRY

[@iamgroot_x5288]

Jonjo Senna Finally a non hate, positive comment section. I think what they are doing is a amazing thing ❤️

[@stelfc5384]

Barry looking at his life as a whole rather than looking at his life at the present great mind set Barry and good luck for the future

[@danw7008]

This really hits home for me ☹️ now I'm better off, I've lived in Korea and Japan,plenty of money etc..but i will never forget the people who helped me when i was on drugs and alcohol living on the streets. Never forget where you come from and what made you who you are today

[@lenziany]

Not many people realize this, but with kind hearts and strong faith in ourselves, we'll go far and see more things in life..

[@kt493]

That gave me goosebumps for some reason.

[@RichyJ1991]

I help run a large foodbank in the North East and even I had my head in my hands at some of these clients. They're not all like this, guys. We've served food to ex-service men and all sorts of very sad cases. Don't be too quick to judge.

[@monikamiliczka6104]

Richard Johnson I’d say people lack compassion! It’s sad situation! Hopefully it’ll get better.

[@KittehHawk]

I work for a supermarket chain and we work with local food banks. In my opinion, we don't give enough. The amount of food that goes in the bin every single day is shocking. Food that has hit its sell by date, but could easily last a few more days. Food that could go to people who need it but can't because of silly rules. They won't let us buy the bread that was made that day once the shop is closed- they won't even give it to us for free, it HAS to go in the bin. We've proposed ideas to higher ups but they simply won't listen.

[@finbarstud]

@@KittehHawk Couldn't agree more, it's a scandal really. I think a lot of it is fear of people getting ill, suing etc. Why not just make em sign a disclaimer or something promising not to sue? there's gotta be a way. Sell by dates are deliberately too careful anyway, I'm normally happy if something's 1 or 2 days past. sometimes more, depends what it is.

[@SaschaHusenbeth]

@@KittehHawk they do it in the name of hygiene. The real reason is, of course, that it's not profitable to give the stuff away below market price, and undercuts demand.

[@toniclanton832]

Its what HAUGHTY people do best ! Look at the cover and tell the story they've NEVER READ ! THEY WONT CHANGE IT IS WHO THEY ARE SADLY....

[@teonesterov9141]

The old lady giving out the food is the sweetest. I sincerely hope she has grandchildren.

[@princesspentagram3458]

God bless her she made me smile and warmed my heart reminds me of my old babysitter :)

[@storytimefarther4126]

I've had to use food banks to feed myself and my kids, its not a pleasant experience for your pride but the people that run them are extremely helpful and without them I'd probably not be here to comment.

[@osmosisjones2822]

I wish the best for you and your children Billy, I know how it feels. I've had to use food banks when i was just turning 18 as i was homeless and just barely holding on. nothing worse then seeing the people in your home town being lowered time and time again. I rely do hope for the best for this country but as seeing as things are going we need change. real change.

[@Laudanum-gq3bl]

Only terrible people judge people for needing help. Best of luck to you and your kids, Billy.

[@user-cp9id1mj8b]

You sound like a good dad Billy. Cheers to ya

[@justso1823]

Nothing wrong with being humble

[@angieweston9030]

I'm so glad it was there when you needed it

[@SouthPark12369]

I've worked in a food bank for 3 years in the UK and it's disgusting how little the state cares or even acknowledges the existence of many food banks. Inequality is on the rise and I worry for the future.

[@changingworld3488]

The Reason for that is the state is full of low vibrational people that have npd so empathy and compassion falls short

[@giuseppenero110]

Obviously you should NOT have left your job

[@SouthPark12369]

@@giuseppenero110 I haven't

[@juliajuhasz7679]

The UK was my home for 5 years so I still care about the country. Couple of years ago I heard Theresa May said, UK is doing well, such a shame we still have food banks in a rich country like this. We should close them. Here we go: housing crisis, covid-19...

[@infernogamers168]

This is a sad reality but the majority there is a clear line between uneducated and living in poverty. We have one of the world's best free educational systems. Stay in school, good things will happen.

[@Gunzee]

I got two disciplinaries when I worked at a big UK supermarket. I reduced food waste by a lot, which when you think about 2 people is amazing. A huge waste is the bakery, they throw away tons. I was bagging the misshapen, overbaked bread and literally giving it away. The idiotic thing is the moronic managers would rather pay to have 3/4 crages of bread to be dumped rather than be paid or taken for free. The food charity guy was allowed in once a week. Sad thing is it was the greedy customers who got me in trouble. The me me selfish attitude really spoils things for those who really need help. I know not everyone is like that, but you focus more on the bad

[@cristinaevans139]

You are awesome ❤

[@samrobinson4013]

27:05 "you've just gotta laugh haven't ya. Cus if ya didn't you'd die. You've just gotta have a cup of tea and get on with it". Touching words mate both sad and poetic.

[@debbieframpton3857]

I have helped at a church food pantry for about 7 years and everyone that comes through the doors are so nice and very appreciative I love talking to as many of these people as I can

[@oneofyou6773]

Barry put a bitter sweet smile on my face. He's an amazing guy who fell on hard times. I hope he is doing well. This is so sad. Harsh reminder it can happen to any one of us. I hope everyone reading this will be able to save as much they can, sort out as much debt as they can, and be wiser with their finances. It's easier said than done though.

[@scarricknufc]

Barry if the personification of a Geordie! Look on the bright side of life, smile, even in the darkest of times. He makes me so proud to be from Newcastle.

[@Tipperary757]

Yes, and learn skills to save money - bread baking, repairing clothing, car repairs, etc.

[@PatrickFDolan]

​@@Tipperary757He said his counsel house doesn't have an oven and I'm sure he doesn't have a car. But, he could do more for himself.

[@SD-oi9gr]

I’m so thankful volunteers do this. They work their ass off for no reward just to make sure the most desperate can survive.

[@crazynuke0175]

Honestly.. I feel like such a privileged arse watching how hard it is for these people...

[@DirtyBertie]

Crazynuke01 it’s because you are

[@greyline1012]

Crazynuke01 These are proud people. Salt of the earth.

[@EveryTimeV2]

@@greyline1012 Not quite yet.

[@FLIPMODE630]

Brexit is coming this will all end soon

[@rocca717]

Crazynuke01 Be very careful what you say this can happen to anybody

[@Aaronsteel94]

Barry is such an inspiration. Every so often I come back to this video and skip to the last couple of minutes and just listen. I hope hes doing well. From a fellow geordie.

[@Aaronsteel94]

Still come back to listen to Barry, keeps me humble.

[@AceStar1994]

I'd love to know how he's doing now. I live in South Shields but would jump on the Metro every week to go and see him. I'd happily go for a drink with him or Fish & Chips! Or both! ❤

[@Aaronsteel94]

@@AceStar1994 Agree! Hopefully he's doing well and I also hope life has dealt him with a better hand of cards recently.

[@cinnapokey]

There is a lot of kindness and compassion that comes forth

[@m.ccheddarbox874]

All those volunteers are amazing. They are doing such a good job. You can tell they really care for the people they help.

[@TOMMII0108]

I hope that at the end of filming, the camera crew or someone got Barry Haddock and chips and a nice big cake!

[@shaunmills9862]

I wish that the lady with two children who cried his now on top of things.

[@thekingstayking836]

with universal credit now shes most likely in a worse situation now than then

[@welshhibby]

Having kids at 19 was a bad decision

[@PatrickFDolan]

​@@welshhibbyShe apparently hasn't been back to work since being a mum. That's part of the problem.

[@Milokitty-en5nb]

The monologue around 26:00 was powerful. And exactly what I needed to hear. May god Bless that man.

[@VICE]

We meet one of Newcastle food bank's dedicated volunteers, as well as the locals suffering after years of austerity cuts.

[@dundee520]

even if u have a job u still do not have a working wage to buy food - very sad and it's the same in spain slave laboure

[@noahgross]

VICE Watching people on welfare donating all their time is really heartwarming

[@EMAN00619]

VICE Is there a website where we can donate to this food bank?

[@Neavris]

VICE It's not austerity if more people are getting out of poverty all the time.

[@silver4831]

VICE So its not about food, its about Christian conversion. Pathetic!

[@The_Garden_of_Fragile_Egos]

What's even sadder, THIS was before Universal Credit.

[@knkjkjn]

I thought of that too. So UC is really that bad ? I am not from UK, but I read nothing but ,bad things about the universal credit system. It really seems devised to get rid of the poor.

[@minimalglitch6675]

@@knkjkjn Many suicides of late due to the poor state of affairs in this country, the disparity is ridiculous.

[@ashotofmercury]

True, but the Tories were still in power then. 'Nuff said. :(

[@upupnaway5926]

It killed my best friend off that he waited 2 month for a payment and starved to death he sold his phone and we lost contact at the time too proud to ask for help tho RIP barnsey

[@tormon506]

It's so much worse now, the some of the folk in the video won't have survived the past few years.

[@9093qwerty]

I claim disability due to health reasons which is £75 a week and live in a one bedroom council flat. I do not smoke, drink or take drugs, and I can afford food just fine. From my experience living in a council estate if they're someone that "can't afford food" that is single and doesn't have kids then they're either addicted to drugs or drink.

[@manonamountain]

Oh to have a wonderful life like you.

[@adelehammond1621]

your fucking vile and typical

[@Weird.Dreams]

Exactly this. These scrounging cunts need to be shot.

[@FifaBridlez]

So your situation applies to everyone, my mums disabled gets less than you along with debt its hard, not so plain and simple

[@nevango0690]

@@Weird.Dreams maybe not do exactly that

[@mustertherohirrim7315]

When i had to go to the foodbank... strangely it wasn't the food which helped me but knowing somebody cared and there were many others in same boat

[@carrick88]

It's the old Geordie mentality to grin and bare it. Barry is a decent, honest bloke and makes me proud to be from Newcastle upon Tyne.

[@michaelgunn8580]

Sam Deane I’m a Geordie and couldn’t agree with you more 👍🏻

[@affectionatepunch]

@matthew Campbell when are you starting this revolution

[@arch_6133]

@matthew Campbell russians starved more after the 'revolution' you fucking degenerate

[@jackmaster3134]

I thought she was being an ass telling him to stay home that won't help at all

[@borgin2174]

Sienna Love well aren’t you a delightful person.

[@jamesy954]

I remember when I first got with my Girlfriend we had absolutely nothing. We was relying on food banks to feed ourselves and relying on the kindness of others. Now we're both working, we both have made a donation to the food bank we relied on so badly. No matter how tight money gets as long as we have food in and the rents paid, everything else is a luxury. I'll never forget the nights we both went to bed hungry. I just hope something can be done in the future as its a rising problem

[@shirleyharrison2580]

I know this is an old post but your story made me think , & remember some bad times we (my husband) went through & how we were helped. At one point I had to quit my job because of my health ( was in process of getting disability) & my husband was layed off his job. We finally got food stamps, our landlord understood & let us pay as we could, my mom & brother bought groceries & other things we needed. At another time, I went to a food bank. We had a little boy, in kindergarten & I wanted him to have milk, cereal & other things little ones want. That was a long time ago, but I remember it well. My husband died 3 yrs ago at age 70. I live alone with my little dog. Now I'm at a time when I can help others. Thanks for your post, it made me think & feel little ashamed I never thought of it before. God bless you.

[@jamesy954]

@@shirleyharrison2580 You're very welcome Shirley. I'm sorry for your loss and I treasure every moment when I'm with my girlfriend. We're as close as two people can be. We re not a couple we are a unit. She's my pillar of strength and my guiding hand. It's been a roller-coaster of a ride but now she's teaching me to cook. Thanks for the comment

[@STScott-qo4pw]

God. Keep. You. Take care.

[@jamesy954]

@@STScott-qo4pw thank you

[@spht9ng]

I'm glad you don't have the 'well I did better so these people can do the same and help themselves' mentality. The 'survivor's bias' if you will. Some of these people are trying hard, applying for jobs all over the place and never being given a chance. Nor do they have the means to go through education to get credentials and skills. It just annoys me to no end when people make the 'personal responsibility' argument acting like everyone in this position is just 'too lazy'.

[@dgoo8294]

25 mins in, the guy talking is very wise, a nice guy aswell. you gotta hopeit works out for him.

[@rainbowkitten8990]

Barry is such a good guy. He has really opened my eyes and reminded me I have to work hard, and to always be kind and grateful. What a great guy ❤

[@tommydowling9]

Everything after the age of 50 is a bonus.. that line made me sad because 50 is no age

[@jimbobalob2491]

I like Barry, he's definately a glass half full kinda guy.

[@Kementiri]

I cried at that prayer at the end. What a world we live in where the rich get richer and wallow in it while poor get poorer. It's easy to say " You made bad choices " but that doesn't mean you should be punished for it tor the rest of your life. We are not all given the same opportunities and chances and sometimes your lot in life is just to he average but again that doesn't mean that you should suffer. We have enough resources and money to feed and house every single person in this world. But it will never be the case because if you don't have kindness in your heart no one can put it there. Peace.

[@darrenyoung3102]

When I lost my job and was in between receiving ESA as I was struggling with addiction, I had nothing, i went from two jobs, to zero. I had no means to feed myself, had it not been for these amazing food banks I would have starved, believe me, when you have nothing, the smallest things become the most precious and valuable. Now I appreciate every tin of soup, or packet of pasta, or bag of potatoes. Thank you food banks for the most amazing thing you do for people that struggle.

[@oxybrightdark8765]

People don’t seem to donate drinks to food banks. Some of these people get their water cut off. But also, a big bottle of squash (I guess non English people would call this cordial, but that implies a lot of expensive stuff, and squash is £1 for enough to make about 10 L) can really cheer people up. Make homemade ice lollies, have something that’s not water to drink. I always donate squash.

[@lewiss-tv7rn]

I wonder how Barry is doing now, I hope he's ok. His mindset and piece at the end was enough to bring me to tears man

[@altbeb]

my heart goes out to the people who are in the program.. they all want to work and provide for their families.. and to the volunteers.. you are doing a brilliant job.. please keep it up

[@AlexJacksonTempleSounds]

when I was poverty stricken I didn't have money for tobacco or cigarettes. I had to choose between food or smoking. I see quite a few of these folk smoking

[@hollybennett3021]

It’s a fair point. I know a drinker when I see one too......

[@Columbakin]

When you have no hope your life is a dystopian nightmare you can only spend £3.50 on a pack of knock-offs just to take the edge off the horror also it's a fucking addiction

[@danw7008]

If I'm being honest when i was struggling i chose tobacco over food..smoking was the only thing that kept me calm

[@indeted075]

Smoking inside the house is a disgusting habit.

[@mags127]

@@indeted075 do you drink I dont do not put people who have mental illnesses down I smoke I'm bipolar and if I dident have my tabacco I'd be linked out on pills that the doctors give you.. and totally do nothing at all these people are walking to the food bank.. even though degraded.. because they have too many out their are in their homes, that look down on them,they themselves drinking 7 nights a week, calling the kettle black.. theres lots of things, disgusting to people.. dont mean it's important to others or they give a s...t what wanna be snobs think of them be kind...

[@rabidrabbitshuggers]

When the guy talks about how he's grateful he's lived a full life despite where he is now, I felt so goddamned humbled.

[@thepinoyfarmer4951]

Although there are more people in the worst situations than these on the videos, but this documentary is just so heartbreaking. The long hair guy talking about the Eiffel Tower, etc that just breaks my heart so much. I hope there will be more and more organizations like these across the globe.

[@mickgatz214]

What a beautiful and touching documentary. There are some very kind and generous people out there still. :) Thanks for the upload Vice.

[@Amber-md8ut]

Hits close to home this, it really does (literally too, I live near Newcastle). I was raised in a flat on a rough estate, and we didn’t have to use food banks, because my grandparents would pay all my mum’s bills and food costs. However most of our food was always out of date but we had to eat it because we had no choice. My grandparents weren’t exactly the richest either.

[@denisesaunders5473]

My nan was the same. My mam was a single parent with me and my brother and my nan helped my mam with shopping and bills.

[@claudesantolini6335]

Ask the king, he looks well fed, and all his family!!!

[@alexwatt569]

I hope someone has watched this then seen Barry and bought him some haddock and chips

[@murphycameron1]

British Buds top bloke Barry

[@duncanedwards7840]

He would not have been that far off pensionable age by now - but, the bastards keep moving it further into the distance !

[@Annastesia1988]

Yes and paid his electric, the producers who made this documentary should have

[@oxybrightdark8765]

@@Annastesia1988 people aren’t allowed to pay people for their voice in these things

[@JayQuazaThePokemonHunter]

Least that jimmy is putting back. On the dole so he volunteer works at food bank. Good for you mate.

[@paulholland5270]

jimmy nail

[@samleake2528]

Seeing the sunny attitude of the Nukies in such bleak circumstances is heart breaking. Preston, Blackburn, they're similar.

[@teddyroon]

Having been in a very bad situation myself and still very depressed, I think another good social assistance initiative would be to teach people how to cook using every part of what they buy. For example, when I buy veg such as leeks, I make soup with the green leaves (bung in a few potatoes too) then use the white parts with a vinaigrette (oil, vinegar and mustard if you have it). Soups can be made from virtually anything, try nettle soup, lovely and full of iron and vitamins, add a potato s&p, so virtually free. If you get a basket of fruit, say, apples, make compote with a bit of sugar. Even the peelings can be used just add a little sugar and cook in the oven. Although I do realise not everyone can afford to put the oven on, when you do, put as much stuff in as possible to cook at the same time. Bung a few onions and potatoes in then sprinkle with some grated cheese... the possibilities are endless. Use the water from boiling potatoes to use for soup.... Just a few suggestions, I hope they'll help somebody, wasting food is a no, no whether you're rich or poor.

[@OsborneCox.69.420]

i absolutely fell to pieces at the very end... thank you, Vice for sharing this wonderful story.

[@tipsycat27]

It's due to a total lack of jobs in the north, combined with tolerable living conditions provided through benefits, that this is the lifestyle of so many.

[@ivankebabremover6764]

Tipsylou I think job creating is far more important than benefits. Benefits can never solve the problem, whereas creating jobs can.

[@BenjaminMazs]

Ivan Kebabremover They both play a big part. As does education!

[@tipsycat27]

Ivan Kebabremover Too many benefits can take away the motivation to find work yourself. I know so many girls my age that don't even bother to look for a job because they can get by on what they're given through benefits- even if it's not much. There's never going to be enough jobs for everyone with the way this country's population is expanding, so it's up to people to start creating their own opportunities.

[@ivankebabremover6764]

I totally agree. People should be encouraged to create wealth for themselves rather than relying on others for work and welfare money would better be spent on educating people.

[@ivankebabremover6764]

***** Yeah thats exactly what I'm saying. I don't want my government (Ireland) to spend money on welfare, I want it to spend money on fixing up my shitty school so my friends and I can all be engineers, then start are own companies and become American capitalists ourselves. Because that's how you become prosperous, welfare never benefited anybody in the long term.

[@Mimi-cq4bg]

My family was doing okay, until the factory closed. 3000 employees in a county with a population of 30 000. It's been 10 years and we still haven't really recovered. What people dont understand is that the demoralizing and degraded emotions.... those dont go away. The shame of it. It doesn't ease up.

[@knawaz7249]

Hang on in there. I hope your circumstances have improved...

[@Calvbread]

Very touching and moving, I'm going to apply to help now at my local foodbank!

[@jenniferHeley]

This broke my heart. That woman sitting on her living room floor was unbearable - and the shame in her face when she was standing in line...

[@Christinebanks11]

She had money for cigarettes.

[@Widdekuu91]

@@Christinebanks11 That's a stupid thing to say. That's like saying; 'The woman in the hospital says she can't breathe, so why can she cry and scream then?!" Smoking is not a sign of a balanced mind. She went to rehab...she was addicted. She stopped being addicted and tries to look after her kids.

[@TruthfullLuke]

" walks round the house with a tourch" that's so sad .bless him

[@DMWBN3]

Luke Puke that's proper skint that is. I've used food Banks, but not that bad. £190 I get on UC,pat landlord £50, electric £30. So it's about £25 to live on for travel, food, clothing etc. Country is a fucking shambles.

[@jim191185]

Mr Watto No. People like you are a fucking shambles. The vast majority get along just fine. Get a fucking job and stop leeching. We live in the most privileged country in the world.... You are just lazy.

[@cassk9999]

Get a job that money came from a tax payer government never gave shit and never will

[@justinwalpole8956]

I'm sure they have never thought of that one.

[@beardsgirl]

@@jim191185 who the actual fck do you think you are to judge someone like that based on a KZbin comment? You have no idea what that person has been through or why she had to ask for help! How do you know she wasn't recovering from cancer or had serious mental health problems? Ignorance and a bad attitude is what you have, me and many other people who work hard could judge but there's something called common sense and compassion to understand that not everybody's life is the same and you never know the extent of what someone is going through. Just think about it.

[@soldiers-nf2ps]

Where i live in west london the sikh community makes there own initiative to feed the homeless and needy even given out clothing and sleeping bags

[@darrenyoung3102]

What amazing people. What a lovely sincere thing to do

[@queenpig]

I needed help once, and I'll never forget it, I always make sure now I put a few extra bits in my weekly shop to help out. It might not be much but I try.

[@cjrb]

I rarely get effected by online stuff but this has made me emotional. I'm from Newcastle, these are people who live a mile from me. What a state this country is in. So grateful for the church and God's steadfast love being shown to these people.

[@JulieWallis1963]

Craig Bryant *affected*

[@matthewfletcher4829]

God's love! Really! If God loved them so much why don't they have any food. You are an idiot

[@oommcc]

The church? Imaginary friends?... its precisely those cheap cults that are responsible for the biggest damage to humanity.

[@Laudanum-gq3bl]

Religion does a lot of harm but this is religion at its best.

[@mrFredmaestro]

@@oommcc I think you completely missed what he was saying

[@Standbackforscience]

Another one of David Cameron's wonderful achievements.

[@AW_2000]

This situation stems from Major/Blair/Brown

[@shrets2567]

well said my man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-fs2gg4iq2r]

David Cameron came to office with the card stacked against him it not his fault.

[@darceycurran7269]

Standbackforscience couldn't agree more

[@robw7676]

White CIS Cum Do you remember the programmes from years ago that promised how technology and automation would mean we would all work 20 hours a week? What actually happened - middle class families have both working full time paying for childcare. Millions of working class people unemployed or under employed.

[@KTBlackadder]

'Are you on benefits?' _'Yeah.'_ 'Any kids?' _'Yeah, two.'_ And so the cycle continues.

[@4TheWinQuinn]

In most cases I would agree but this lady had the kids when she had a stable partner and job, her situation changed unfortunately.

[@Chushchev]

4TheWinQuinn With a face like that, who could blame him?

[@Capsulegang]

KTBlackadder the poor are not allowed kids? Some good morality there.

[@isthereanyonestrongerthanm9414]

Dru Dunlop no, since they cant afford them.

[@Capsulegang]

some people massively lacking in morals and humanity that watch Vice. Im glad i live close to the people in this video opposed to these people.

[@stronzo5000]

Anyone going through a rough patch right now, whatever it is, I wish you all the best. Punch through and get to the otherside.

[@craigward7691]

"you can't have something crazy like haddock and chips" If that statement doesn't make you understand just how meager an existence these people live then your bubble really is blinding you Certainly when a channel4 programme is showing a starter that costs over a fuckin grand to buy....... whilst we all argue about religion and football and the like, those with money sit by laughing at us

[@jimdor8353]

fuck these germs, always crying about how much money they aint got.. 60 pounds a week is all they got left???? fuck me i work 48 hours and thats all i got left.. and im doing fine... fuck em

[@Soupyxo]

whats funny there jim is, i bet you can pay your bills and not worry about getting kicked out or not worry about having to save the tin of beans for another day cos you cant afford to buy more food, you more than likely haven't been as low as they are in that situation. it's easy to sit on your high horse and look down on people in need and laugh about it, and say they're scroungers and scumbags, but if you get into the situation at some point where its you in the line at a food bank cos you're flat broke with £60 to your name a week, to pay gas, electric, food and other living costs, because you cant find work, or get denied work, or have medical reasons as to why you cant physically work, you'd soon change your tone. i've been there, on both sides, living the high life with a job and cash to literally burn, and i've been so low that i feel like life isn't worth living stood in a line at the food bank. it's not as cosy and comfortable as you'd think, but to each their own...

[@jimdor8353]

STOP FUCKING STICKING UP FOR THE DRINKERS AND SMOKERS, BUNCH OF ASSHOLES

[@stevewilliams1819]

To all you middle class pricks that think its fine to knock these people i seriously hope you end up in this situation yourselves. If you grew up with parents that were both together and in well paid work, and you went to college to get a well paid, bullshit job in ict or something, then you have no idea what so ever what it is like to be in their shoes and how depressing life can be when you have no purpose or money. All you do by writing negative things is truly show what these people have to face on a daily basis. Would any of you employ these people after all the stereotypical bullshit thats spread about them? I doubt it.

[@islanddweller3674]

@keith watkinson sokay, I got that post taken off, Press the little row of dots by each post!

[@MrWhataboss23]

This video makes me cherish what I have and be really thankful. God help these people and everyone else struggling in these tough times.

[@tomrulez1234]

Makes me feel very very lucky to be born in a place where there is jobs. Also got me thinking about volunteering down the road at the center they've got there. Great documentary. Good to see vice isn't what it seems to be on facebook.

[@jamjam7921]

Barry's a great bloke. Positive in a lousy situation.

[@ericcartman6301]

but they do have money for cigarettes and booze

[@Leftfield2k7]

Eric Cartman It's called addiction, look it up you soul-less un-compassionate ignoramus!!

[@Dashalo]

DNA Electronics Addiction? What the fuck? It's called getting some help. There are plenty of places that will accept homeless people and help rehabilitate them. Ever heard of AA? I sure have. These people get used to the easy way of living. No job to keep. No bills to pay. Just beg for money and hope it comes there way. Re evaluate the way you think because it's wrong.

[@ericcartman6301]

hahahaaah so much hate double standard

[@Dunning.Kruger]

Eric Cartman So what you are saying is... if you are poor and miserable, you should stop doing anything and just sit on the floor and eat. douche

[@payno20]

***** Now now, don't be nasty. If you're hard up your priority shouldn't be buying ciggies or booze it should be food. The excuse 'their lives are shit' is both condescending and ignorant.

[@jennifershowalter7567]

Amazing job from this shelter and the volunteers. It def warms my cold heart

[@WillemFTW100]

As someone who lives in Newcastle I was shocked, I knew the westend is probably the 'roughest' areas of all but I never knew all of this was going on

[@trippymchippy8586]

23:37 One of the best monologues ever put on film ... hope he's still soldiering on.

[@finbarstud]

@Sam Carrick Barry ? Crisis actor tbh : / Saw him at the pulse nightclub shooting....sneaky one, don't be fooled

[@Jenna08848]

Well wasn't this a ray of fucking sunshine of a depressing report. Very scary times

[@Jenna08848]

nope it sure won't

[@Litany_of_Fury]

Jenna08848 been worse

[@riggermortisfpv526]

Jenna08848 No Fear.

[@wh0586]

Jenna08848 Why do you think I left the place half a decade ago..

[@derrickforeal]

Marc Ariss stussy

[@adamcos10]

people who are low on money...and need food stamps etc...why on earth to do they smoke and drink?! these two are huge waste of money..

[@adamcos10]

***** ciggs in the UK are like 13/14 dollars a packet...you cannot disagree that they could spend that kind of money much wiser e.g. where it is truly needed.

[@Mar-ng4of]

Adam Nilsson 13/14 dollars is a bit ott. A packet of 10 sterling fresh taste usually cost me about £3.86. Also most of the people in the documentary are smoking rollies anyway..

[@Bobbossa]

Marhea Elstow and how much would a 20 pack cost? probably closer to the estimation yes?

[@Mar-ng4of]

Bobbossa ***** yeah its about £7

[@emokiller907]

Adam Nilsson believe it or not cigs and booze stave of hunger, so they're doing the better choice economically, health wise not so much..

[@robertgreen5123]

There was quite a poignant moment where Barry says "I'd love to go to the supermarket and get something like haddock and chips or something crazy like that" Why is our country in this state and yet Osbourne continues to decimate the very poorest simply for being poor. It makes me angry in a way I cannot even describe.

[@superstarshaker7402]

Just trying to clear the shit left behind by successive Labour governments

[@lekkki1]

Thank you so much Vice for doing such a thoughtful and compassionate video. It is appreciated.

[@kevinmurphy3199]

I don't know if it's just me but after watching a heart wrenching video I don't really think it fits to see "Up Next: Getting High with a Hallucinogenic Toad Prophet" :)

[@Dimpoe]

25:26 What a humble bloke!

[@60secondpages]

Guys who in there 50s never experienced what it's like to be with a woman...or to see Tunisia.

[@welshhibby]

@@60secondpages it’s getting worse....incels are growing

[@Mountain4]

There’s been studies that show that the U.S, Great Britain, and Europe as a whole have a good surplus that condo easily feed their populations 1.5x over. Think about how much food you seem getting thrown away or needlessly expiring.

[@zanderboy]

ive got to be honest this is extremely heartbreaking. Me and my wife clearly sit in our own bubble in a rural town in the Peak District, professional IT jobs earning enough to get by and actually have a life and its made me feel extremely guilty seeing these people. Every year we take items to our foodbank but i think we need to up our game a bit.

[@HonestJunkie]

@Crom I get what you mean really, but as a once frequent client of such services ....... my experience is that its actually everyone's responsibility ... client, government, private sector & especially the community. Our communities comprise different camps with different experiences, different backgrounds, needs & different expectations ....... without a combined approach then all we have is misunderstanding, blame & neverending cycles of more of the same. I certainly salute yours and others concern and input :)

[@David-qn9wu]

Please don't feel guilty, that feeling is bad for you. It won't help people in need and it will harm you. I have had to use food banks when my first child was born. She's 5 now and we also have a 2 year old boy. We got through our hard times because of the kind people that spared a thought for us. Staying positive and working hard to improve our lives. Keep donating to food banks or charity's if you can afford to and keep thinking of others and being a good person, it will reward you in the long run. Put yourself and your family first and never feel guilt or shame for your privalages. Be thankful for anything good that you have and share some of what you have in excess. Thank you for your kind help and donations it's because of kind people like you my family got through our hard times and many other family's too.

[@dublinsfaircity]

Yes up your game.

[@jacquelinethomson1930]

Don't feel guilty cause you have a education and a good job, while the rest do nothing except breed like rabbits do drugs and piss there money down the toilet

[@no1excuses]

24:40 his whole monologue is a piece of art, incredible

[@Chordonblue]

Someone needs to give that guy a book deal. Sounds like he's had an interesting life.

[@SimplyGameplayNews]

Poor sods as I sit here and eat decent food and I live in UK :(

[@SimplyGameplayNews]

Droplifter Exactly I could not agree with you more, this documentary is more based on how many people rely on benefits. I live near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk that's the place that was on a benefit program on channel 4 or something, You can truly relate to this of what you see here and what's around you. I believe if you have the determination you will get a job and allot of people I know without a job on benefits lack this but I'm not saying everyone who earns benefits is like this it's just my views.

[@KB4R]

Droplifter Work should always be a choice. Should we just let those who don't want to work die of starvation?

[@Starchild91]

KB4R If they don't want to work for their food, they should be given a small plot of land and tell them to grow their own. (BTW, talking about people who don't want to work, not people who cannot work for whatever reason.)

[@toxicman2888]

This is a reasonable small percentage of Newcastle's population, Newcastle harbours just as much poverty as any city

[@taloz1121]

Starchild91 "they should be given a small plot of land" lmfao Are you planning to pay for all that land ?

[@thomasstanley2350]

Sat here with amazon tabs open, looking at what to buy next. After this, I closed them all and I think I need to learn how to be thankful for what I have. Thank you for making this documentary, it's why I want to be a film maker one day, to have an impact even if it's just on one person.

[@skellymom]

[@Mineav]

Good for you, sir. Understanding and being grateful for what you have is the first step to becoming a moral actor and doing good for others. It adds meaning to your life, and without meaning life is nothing.

[@etoatoummhmm6391]

Thomas Stanley hilarious!! By not buying items you create less jobs making more people poor. It will be helpful if instead of buying things you donate.

[@elastronaute1198]

@@etoatoummhmm6391 shut up

[@juliewills8034]

Becky says she is forced to use a food bank, but she has money for cigarettes. She, like many people, needs to get her priorities right.

[@madinp1177]

Most of them are smoking lmao

[@ferro9947]

in Italy is even worse, but I can say that free food is also a bait for who doesn't really need it and they just come to have free staff. Its full of thieves and junkies that do not deserve anything but still. Good job and a lot of respect to all the volunteers and charity organizations!

[@anyexpat]

I know its an old comment but i 100% agree. If you offer free food, people just spend their money on other things knowing they can get free food. BTW i live in Taormina and the UK.. so know both sides (Not that Taormina has food banks)

[@tarocchistarsalephtarocchi3026]

Mancavi solo tu. Il cazzone di turno. La povertà è uguale dappertutto. Commento di uno che non scrive bene neanche dove vive perché in Italia è stato cosa?

[@tarocchistarsalephtarocchi3026]

@@anyexpatyou never know it.

[@michaelellerington7221]

The man at the end has the most incredible outlook on life.

[@andrewl8514]

Not really, he said "I fell down a hill once and I've seen loads of bands and thought I'd be dead at 50 but I'm alive'

[@andrewl8514]

@St Alfonso His wealth has nothing to do with it

[@rosewalsh5444]

I believe any one of us may find ourselves in a similar situation, God bless the food banks.. Because without them, people would find themselves starving to death, the benefits system isn't working... If you're got a job your kind of lucky however..Let's remember nobody is safe in ones job anymore... If you lost your job.. How fast would folk loose there houses?.. You may have to wait 3 weeks for bennifits.. No food, warmth, lights... So thankyou foodbanks.. And thanks to all those fantastic volunteers...

[@janeygotaknife]

i wantr to hug everyone here especially the gentleman who had his chin up he knew he had and has a good life. aww man bless your hearts this was eye opening for sure

[@muskateer12345]

That single mother of two made me tear up ;(

[@irenedowney6027]

I cried listening to her... bless her, its heartbreaking ppl are to quick to judge! So what if shes smoking... hope she gets on her feet someday.

[@boriskarloff4250]

It's so heartbreaking, it fills me with anger the way this government have no concept of how poor people live,the wagers footballers are on is frightening,boxers getting 50 million upwards to fight,mp's giving themselves 100 grand rise.bankers making millions,plastic celebs Kardashian's millions each ,etc etc,,,,kids dying cause they cant get treatment here,it goes on and on,austerity, homelessness ,and so on,its horrendous and these people or some of them are not to blame for their ,poverty,,its sad very sad,

[@jim191185]

Cast Still manages to buy cigarettes though.... Don't be so naive.

[@jimbobalob2491]

@@jim191185 Fuck sake man, allow the poor lass at least one luxury.

[@cassk9999]

If Her partner can give her two kids then he can put the kettle and dinner on ,the government pays rent to single unemployed mothers and gives them benefit money no family support poor choices and upbringing is not poverty is it it's a lifestyle issue

[@janesayers897]

well what a lovely lot you all are God bless you all the man towards the end that spoke of his life nice person

[@edwardmaxwell3951]

Modern life: cold, lonely, ruthless...

[@iab1885]

England in one word

[@eum.9778]

rights

[@deanbrandt2748]

Very true. Life’s tough.

[@simonoakley1409]

Amen to that

[@Copperfeel808]

Historically we are in the most prosperous time ever in human history. Most people are doing better than ever before when looking at standards of living. Of course you have people who are struggling, and your heart has to go out to them and things need to be done to help. But your perspective, although cool when feeling aloof and at the tail and of a cigarette, isn't helpful and frankly untrue. There is a lot to be found in this life of ours, sometimes that hope is all we have to keep trucking through.

[@TheTacticalHaggis]

Anyone notice that guy with all the out of date food and running around with a torch is rocking a SMEG fridge?

[@TheCanadiangirl4]

I love it, someone new comes in and in a very English way they offer the person a cup of tea.

[@SpiderBears]

Its nice to see people looking after each other. I know youtube comments are basically the arsehole of the internet, where all the shit comes out, but I still have to wish people would stop punching down. Its the cognitive dissonace that scares me the most, that and the arrogance to think that a lucky, priviliged life is the same as hard work.

[@dublinsfaircity]

Cognitive dissonace? Give it a rest with the shite talk.

[@nikkijackson2981]

NOBODY in a wealthy, developed country should go hungry AND NOBODY in a world of plenty should go hungry. A crazy place we live.

[@nikkijackson2981]

@@Mittibh A lot of them do seem to smoke, but perhaps as a result of poor and troubled backgrounds. Money to barely survive is not helping them out of a situation.

[@SamLaidler]

I could not imagine being old and having to go through this… it’s really sad too see! Least it brings them happiness getting free food 🙌🏻

[@tykewando]

These food banks seem like a god send for the less fortunate.

[@uwu4146]

Mike R you don't say

[@UltimatelyEverything]

Because they are

[@nicolaushess8816]

less fortunate, sounds like speaking Thatcher, the milk snatcher, I call it p o o r.

[@Sandra-pb5lz]

I feel Becky, I see the struggle and understand how it is to keep your head above water somehow to feed your child. I was in a similar position, just in a big city. I made it out by fighting the system and busting my ass. I respect the people at the Foodbanks, treating others with dignity. But I will never understand how people still smoke while talking about not having enough money. £10.40 for a pack of smokes can feed herself and the Kids for 2 days. Smoking is a luxury and I assume, she got it from one of the reporters, yet still. Smoking is an expensive, bad habit. Did it myself, stopped, because I had to choose between my addiction or sleep another night without food in my belly.

[@eustab.anas-mann9510]

I'm sure she smokes loose tobacco. That's not 10 quid a day but still expensive. I'm not judging her life seems very stressful.

[@domb4694]

People forget it’s incredibly hard to quit smoking even when your life is going well. I’m heavily addicted and if I had to choose between food and tobacco, it would honestly be a hard choice. Probably sounds ridiculous to someone who doesn’t smoke but addiction is awful.

[@islanddweller3674]

Maybe if she had a decent GP and some proper medical support?, Please stop blaming folk who have no support and cannot cope?

[@VK-qe7if]

This was 7 years ago, and cigarettes weren't £10.40 a packet. And we can blame the government for the price of cigarettes today 2022, and if they really were worried about people's health they would ban cigarettes, but they wouldn't get their tax if they banned them.

[@catherineannelockman3805]

Close to 24.00 Canadian dollars for a pack of 25 here in Canada in 2023...

[@fauvecorrigan1233]

For the people who are giving out about those smokers and alcoholics taking welfare. It's technically paid back with the taxes they pay on those very products. Vicious cycle really.

[@nickm8810]

Yes but the money they spent on cigs and booze could be used instead to feed themselves

[@danielraynor9100]

Unless they're progressively buying more everytime, the tax on the shit they buy will never cover the cost.

[@mrfuff2387]

@@nickm8810 you don't know anything about his situation. its none of your business how he got the cigarette or how he spends his money, are poor people meant to be perfect saints just because they are poor? Would you resist every addiction and temptation to do unhealthy or enjoyable things just because you were struggling? Do you think stress, depression, oppression and abuse make doing enjoyable things easier to avoid? NOPE. your opinion is trash.

[@nickm8810]

@@mrfuff2387 no I'm just pointing out the fact that if they get benefits and spend that money on cigs instead of food that's their own fault

[@mrfuff2387]

@@nickm8810 A single cigarette costs 44p, a rollie is cheaper (as little as 20-25p if you smoke cheap stuff) which is what he is smoking. Good luck getting your groceries for that. Also I am a benefit advisor and I will tell you that JSA is £70 a week, but you must also prove you are applying for up to 10-30 jobs a week. Lets say it can take up to 2-3 hours to write a good job application (if you're under-educated, this will take longer) , plus time queuing in job centre and getting advice. You are basically working full time for £70 a week (way below minimum wage which is around £290 a week, and it NOT a lot of money to live off). Oh and if you claim UC you must have access to a computer every day, which often means going to your local (shut down) library to use theirs, as if you miss something on your task list for your benefits can be sanctioned for weeks and months (so you get NOTHING to live off for that time). Let alone ALL THE HOOPS you have to jump through and documents you need to get hold off to make a claim.

[@lorrainemerry8661]

I know everyone can't do, but I try to grow a bit of veg in my garden.

[@newforestpixie5297]

I have the space , dislike being dependant on Corporate Stores & my dad & grandad grew all their veg...I feel like such a Sloth but all the other shit gets in the way. I gotta do it and dig it for a start. The housing situation being worse than the 1970s says it all for our society. Money spent to “ defend us “ ....🙄🏴😇

[@juliajuhasz7679]

Yo do it well. This is our future just like our past was.

[@carriebaker5161]

It can be done in buckets near windows or on porches.

[@michaelmyers2093]

go to 24 minutes & listen to one of the best takes on life you'll ever get. Fantastic

[@s0nnyburnett]

Conquered the world and in less than a hundred years they lost it all. The fuck happened.

[@Kashi86]

Still have it!! But in order for the few to be rich, many must be poor

[@megazenn22]

s0nnyburnett Newcastle didn't conquer the world mate

[@michaelqdlap]

s0nnyburnett Poverty existed all through the rise and fall of the British Empire. Just read some Charles Dickens to see that.

[@comrad9372]

Murica happened :D

[@fumblewolf]

s0nnyburnett They never have and never will share it with the actual common people of their country.

[@dorobot05]

This came out in 2015 and as someone who has been living in Newcastle far before then, I can tell that it's far worse now. I don't know what Driscoll is doing with his fancy self in the mayor's seat - certainly not enough.

[@shutupworkid9735]

Aye it’s even worse now.

[@Harishnaeem]

This documentary was 8 years ago. The situation is even worse now . How could we have allowed this to happen . These people deserve better

[@BruselskySluzebnik]

Why don’t they work?