Most Days, I Forget to Smile

“Dear SVP,

I am so sorry to have to ask for help…

Even though I’m living on very little — I’ve eaten one full meal in the past three days — getting by is so hard right now.

I have a disability, and I’m on a long-term disability payment. But with costs going up and up, I can’t seem to make ends meet anymore.

I’m overdue on a €200 gas bill, and I’m dreading the final demand coming through the letterbox.

If there’s any help you can give with food or fuel, I’ll be so grateful.

Most days, I forget to smile. It feels impossible to live like this.”

- Tom (Recent request for help to SVP)