I’m a poor single dad & feed my family for £2…trolls say they wouldn’t give my dinners to a dog and call me a ‘disgrace’
A SELF-PROCLAIMED “poor AF” single dad has shared how he feeds his family for just £2.08.
The father from London, who claimed to be ‘struggling’ as a result of the cost of living crisis, revealed how he feeds his kids without having to break the bank.
Posting on social media, the content creator shared how he turns two tins from Asda into a meal for three – but people have been left open-mouthed.
The dad shared his clip online with the caption ‘Feeding my children on a low budget.’
He then said: “Feeding my kids on a £2.08 budget as a poor af single father.”
At the start of the clip, the father revealed that he had just £2.08 to spend, as he gave his followers a close-up look at his pennies and 5p coins.
The father then headed to Asda to get his groceries – where he bagged a tin of minced beef and onion and a tin of potatoes, which were just 38p, both of which are the chain’s Just Essentials range.
Upon arriving home, the father got cooking the family’s dinner.
He added the tinned mince to a saucepan, which he seasoned with salt, and then added a generous knob of butter.
He then cooked the tinned potatoes in the microwave and once done, gave them a quick mash with a fork.
The father dished up the quick and easy meal – a portion of mash and mince, and added a piece of white bread.
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @tok_savings, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly gone viral and has since amassed 1.2 million views in just one week.
BIG DIVIDE
But social media users were left divided – whilst some praised his budget meal, others were horrified at the dish.
One person said: “Love these ideas! I’m a student nurse so it’s hard to budget sometimes, thank you for sharing.”
Another added: “You’re doing great.”
A third commented: “Master chef on a budget. You sir, you’re a chef at heart.”
Wouldn’t feed that to my dog
TikTok user
However, at the same time, not everyone was as kind.
One user claimed: “I would rather starve than eat that.”
A second wrote: “Wouldn’t feed that to my dog.”
Whilst someone else penned: “Disgrace.”
Free cash schemes if you're struggling
Many of us are still struggling with the high cost of living - but there's help you can get.
New or expectant parents can get up to £442 a year to spend on food through Healthy Start scheme.
Some new parents can get £500 via the Sure Start Maternity Grant. The money is designed to help you cover the costs of having a child.
Councils also offer support through the welfare assistance schemes, to help cover the costs of essentials, from buying new furniture to food vouchers.
The amount you can get varies but an investigation by The Sun found that hard-up Brits can apply for help worth up to £1,000.
Discretionary Housing Payment is a pot of money handed out by councils to those struggling to keep a roof over their heads.
A scheme is available for those who find themselves unable to cover housing costs, though the exact amount varies as each local authority dishes out the cash on a case-by-case basis.
Many energy forms offer grants to help cash-tight customers. The exact amount varies depending on your supplier and you circumstances, but could be as much a £2,000.
‘CLEANLINESS IS ANOTHER’
Meanwhile, others were eager to advise the man to clean his home.
One cleaning fan shared: “Could do with cleaning the cooker and microwave.”
Clean the stove and back drop, that’s disgusting
TikTok user
Another chimed in: “Make a video cleaning the oven top.”
Someone else agreed: “Yeah you’re low on money but clean the stove and back drop, that’s disgusting.”
Meanwhile, one person snapped: “It looks like a dump at your place; money is one thing, but cleanliness is another.”
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