Government food box?

dmcx3x

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Hey, I am wondering if anyone has received a government food box. I received one to my door and unsure of its a mistake? I'm. Type 1 diabetic live myself I have not had a shielding letter I stay in Scotland if this makes a difference. I have asked My diabetic nurse and Dr reception but they don't know.
 

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Computer hiccup from the sound of it. Maybe it was for next door?
 
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Hey, I am wondering if anyone has received a government food box. I received one to my door and unsure of its a mistake? I'm. Type 1 diabetic live myself I have not had a shielding letter I stay in Scotland if this makes a difference. I have asked My diabetic nurse and Dr reception but they don't know.
What was in it was it all high in carbohydrates?
 

dmcx3x

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Computer hiccup from the sound of it. Maybe it was for next door?
I have no clue but they have to press my buzzer entry system which is marked clearly with number 2 and then my door has number 2 as well... Only 3 flats in here too and asked my neighbours.
 

dmcx3x

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Never look a gift horse in the mouth, if you do not like the contents of a freebie box give it to someone else...
I didn't say I didn't like the contents and I am grateful for it. I am just wondering if I should have received it or not.
 
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I didn't say I didn't like the contents and I am grateful for it. I am just wondering if I should have received it or not.
I used to get meals on wheels delivered that were not mine occasionally, till they woke up andd stopped.

Don't worry about it...
 

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Hey, I am wondering if anyone has received a government food box. I received one to my door and unsure of its a mistake? I'm. Type 1 diabetic live myself I have not had a shielding letter I stay in Scotland if this makes a difference. I have asked My diabetic nurse and Dr reception but they don't know.
not sure if it was meant for you,
but if not , 2nd one i have heard of.

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/covid-19-elepant-in-the-room.173685/#post-2250546
 
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dmcx3x

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I used to get meals on wheels delivered that were not mine occasionally, till they woke up andd stopped.

Don't worry about it...
Haha I feel guilty for taking it if its not for me lol. But I suppose I have asked My nurse etc and they have no clue so not much I can do lol.
 

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Yes! Pasta tomato soup beans bread etc.
Does make you wonder though, if I needed one of those boxes (I don't) would they know I was gluten intolerant? Or would half the box just be wasted?
 

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Does make you wonder though, if I needed one of those boxes (I don't) would they know I was gluten intolerant? Or would half the box just be wasted?

would you have even got it ..?
 

dmcx3x

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Does make you wonder though, if I needed one of those boxes (I don't) would they know I was gluten intolerant? Or would half the box just be wasted?
Very true but on the letter I got with it it says if you don't use the things give them to a local foodbank and also says you will get one once a week and if you have any allergies etc to let them know so they can taylor the box to suit.
 

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Very true but on the letter I got with it it says if you don't use the things give them to a local foodbank and also says you will get one once a week and if you have any allergies etc to let them know so they can taylor the box to suit.
Sounds like you have a way to trac down its source to halt or continue with the delivery at least.
 

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Never look a gift horse in the mouth, if you do not like the contents of a freebie box give it to someone else...
Especially if it has big teeth and a nasty disposition.

As to the box I was just curious as to what is considered essential by the whomever decided what should go in them.
Any tinned meat or such, bread I would have thought might have past it's use by date by the time it gets through the system unless the box is made up at a local level I really don't Know how these boxes have been organized.

Not that I'll be getting one nor do I need or want one.
 
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