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flipace

I'd like to help.

OFFER

The current situation is horrible for so many people and I'd like to help out a bit.

Let me know if you need some help with essentials (and why) here - if possible I'll get you a gift card/code for a store near you. Amazon wishlist should work too.

It's tough to decide whom to help and whom not, sorry, I won't be able to spare too much myself, but a little bit is possible.

Oh, and if you have kids and are out of "Entertainment" for them, that counts too. Having two myself, I know how tough it can be to keep them happy when they are not allowed to see their friends physically anymore 😭

EDIT: Helped out a bunch of people - hope it's put to good use 🀞The budget is spent for now though :)

Posted Apr 4, 2020, 9:56 PM UTC Β· edited

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orangeapplezβ€’

feel free to PM if too personal

Absolutely DO NOT do this!!!!

Users who are ineligible to make requests or whom have been banned in the past WILL PM you. You are opening yourself up to be scammed.

Keep everything in the open.

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seaboard2β€’

I promise you, you want to take the PM bit out. Fraudsters and cheats get banned and can't post on the board BUT they can still DM and you will have every trickster on reddit replying here. STAY SAFE!

Make them make contact on the board first.

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flipaceOPβ€’

Thanks for the hint 🀞

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RichHomiesSwanβ€’

Hey OP! I was laid off from my job March 14th, and my partner just took a large pay cut and is in danger of being laid off at any moment. I was actually just about to post more about my situation when I saw your post! We just paid our April rent and now have almost nothing left for the next 2 weeks. I filed for unemployment and applied for SNAP benefits but I have not heard anything yet (good old Florida), and I'm starting to get nervous that I will not be approved for some reason. I also pay $400/month for medication and have no idea how I am going to afford it. I don't have an Amazon wishlist at the moment (though I could make one), but could use any help you may be able to provide with groceries/household essentials. I truly don't know how we are going to make it through the next couple months. Thanks so much for your offer!

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flipaceOPβ€’

i'm not sure what amazon delivers in your area, but if you can find some of the things you need on there and can make a list, i'd like to help you out a bit! otherwise if your local supermarket offers some online delivery we could also try this!

i hope you'll be approved soon πŸ™

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RichHomiesSwanβ€’

I will make an Amazon list now, and PM you right after. They do deliver here, otherwise we also have a Publix, Walmart, and Target nearby. You are seriously such a blessing right now. I've been wanting to cry all day and this made me smile!

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flipaceOPβ€’

You're welcome. Keep the smile please, we all need more of them right now! I'll get some sleep now, but I'll get back in touch tomorrow! 😴

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RichHomiesSwanβ€’

You are amazing! That works because most of the things I am searching for on Amazon are out of stock :) so I will keep looking or maybe I will see if one of the other stores would be a better option right now. Thank you again<3

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1234ruffleskingβ€’

Hi OP :) I recently became the sole provider of my household and am currently without a vehicle until my car is fixed on monday. I could really use a gift card for something like lyft to help me get to and from work. You're awesome for doing this!!

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glitteringslytherinβ€’

Hey OP! My husband and I have both suffered loss of income due to COVID19 and our baby decided to come a month early...is there any chance you'd be able to help us get some supplies for him ? He is breastfed and really just needs some warm onesies to sleep in and diapers to relieve himself in

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flipaceOPβ€’

hi there, congrats on your baby πŸ₯³! boy or girl? are you from the us?

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flipaceOPβ€’

I'm sure you have other things to worry about right now ☺️

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FullData5β€’

I don't need nothing, but glad to know others are thinking of others. As me and my husband are essiental workers on NY, homeschooling a 14 y.o, I'm just tired. Can u help with a LONG nap please? Lol

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flipaceOPβ€’

Haha, I send you some positive energy πŸ˜… Stay strong, you got this ☺️🀞

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Kaffherβ€’

Thanks for doing the world a not so bad place in the current situation!

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RichHomiesSwanβ€’

Just wanted to post in here and publicly thank u/flipace for the help yesterday! Such an amazing and kind person. Can't wait to pay it forward when all this is over and I have an income again :)

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flipaceOPβ€’

You're welcome! πŸ’š

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AquaWonderβ€’

You keep getting cash and then deleting your comments. Give it a break, let others have a chance.

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insaneangel2β€’

I am a disabled cardiac patient and unfortunately my governor won't close our borders. My husband is considered essential but we had just moved before all this hit. Now the bills are coming in with turn on fees and deposits and such. I have paid the bills but it has last us with nothing to eat this next week. I do have one 6 pound bag of chicken breast I thawed out but that is it. This is so hard for me to write. He gets paid again next Thursday. If I could borrow 50 bucks I will just borrow it. You don't have to give it to me. I will gladly give it back Thursday. Please someone help me feed my husband while they are making him work 12 hour shifts. I would be beyond grateful. I worked two jobs for three years before I had a heart surgery that I could have died after in 2012. I'm used to being the giver and not the asker. But I am here and I will humble myself and jump hoops to take care of my family. [email protected] is his PayPal. It is all we have. And like I said I will pay you back gladly if you like Thanks for reading.

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GreedyTeachβ€’

Hello, I really could use help with just about anything. And also I would like to help my daughter. She's delivering a baby tomorrow by C-section and she really doesn't have anything but two outfits. For the baby. I have very low income myself. Otherwise, I would help her I try to do the best I can. It's all a long story. Anything you could do. I really could appreciate it.

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