Spare a thought for the poor sods living in Victoria. Not only do they have to put up with Dan they now can't afford to shop nor can they afford to keep warm as winter approaches,
Cost of living, power prices driving Victorians into food relief program, Uniting says
Escalating electricity and gas prices are pushing more regional Victorians to turn to free community meal programs, a social welfare organisation says.
Every day, Uniting Ballarat workers and volunteers roll up their sleeves to dish out roasts, lasagne and stir fry to a steady stream of patrons who cannot afford to cook.
But lately that number has been increasing, according to senior manager of homelessness Adam Liversage.
"I have come across people in our meals program who say, 'I can't afford my utility bills, my gas or electricity has been cut, so I can't cook at home,'" he said.
