GIVIT

Pharmacy voucher - $20

26 year old at risk of malnutrition - has had surgery but cannot afford the required nutritional supplements to recover.

Young woman in financial distress. Has had gastric band surgery as a way to manage complex health conditions. After surgery, has had hours drastically reduced at work and cannot afford the required nutritional supplements from the chemist. She cannot eat, only take liquids. Our medical dietitian fears she is at risk of malnutrition. She is connected into a financial counsellor to help her regain lost work and increase wage so she can afford these products in the long term. However, she immediately need assistances for the next months to ensure she does not get malnourished.