![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/i-cant-afford-the-3-it-costs-in-petrol-to-get-to-a-food-bank/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/newspress-collage-20288488-1667387479091.jpg&description=A DESPERATE musician has revealed that he fears homelessness as he can't even afford the £3 worth of petrol needed to get to his local food bank. Michael Lane, from Leytonstone, East London, said that the cost of living crisis has left him unable to afford even the most basic essentials after he has managed to pay his rent and bills. Michael Lane, 63, says he can't afford the £3 he needs to use the local food bank Michael, 63, has been using a charity food shop at his local church to stay fed. The food is free but customers are asked to chip in three quid for the Vicar's petrol, which Michael is now struggling to afford. He told MyLondon: "I haven't even got three quid. "So I'm going to ask the lady if I can pay six quid next time I go." He explained that he is grateful that the food bank is so generous with the food, but that he won't have the money to use it until he receives his next Job Seeker's allowance payment. He added: "Job Seeker's allowance is not covering anything really. "It pays bills but it's a balancing act. One week I put money on my E.ON, the next week I put money on my Thames Water. I've got two life insurances and they're both £23. When rent and bills have gone out, there's nothing left." Michael had been working as a drummer in New Orleans, USA before Hurricane Katrina forced him back to the UK in 2005. He moved in with his mum, Sylvia, and looked after her as she battled a number of health issues. However, when Sylvia died in 2009, he was left practically homeless and moved house "over 30 times" in the following five years. He managed to settle in social housing and is now trying to find a permanent job, but says he is struggling due to "ageism" and his mental health. On top of this, he tried to apply for a number of apprenticeships but was turned down because he already has a degree in art. Michael went on to express his fear at becoming homeless in his 60s, saying: "I haven't got enough money to live on. "I have just under three years before){kind=link}
A DESPERATE musician has revealed that he fears homelessness as he can’t even afford the £3 worth of petrol needed to get to his local food bank.
Michael Lane, from Leytonstone, East London, said that the cost of living crisis has left him unable to afford even the most basic essentials after he has managed to pay his rent and bills.
Michael, 63, has been using a charity food shop at his local church to stay fed.
The food is free but customers are asked to chip in three quid for the Vicar’s petrol, which Michael is now struggling to afford.
He told MyLondon: “I haven’t even got three quid.