A sibling’s friend has a younger sister who recently gave birth to a baby. She has no support from her parents or other family members, nor is the father involved in the child’s life. I purchased a large box of diapers, a large package of baby wipes, a couple of sleepers, a few long sleeved onesies, a package of baby socks, and a package of baby hats for this little baby. I was a single mom for many years and know how hard it can be when you’re on your own.
She messaged me this morning and asked if I could send her some money to buy food. I don’t believe anyone should go hungry, and I asked if instead I could have groceries delivered to her. I asked her to send me a list of essentials that she needs, and she returned the prompt with a request for junk food. I asked if I could instead order milk, bread, fruits, vegetables, and meat for her, and she told me that WIC covers a lot of that already. AITA if I refuse to buy junk food for her?
EDIT: I agree that treats are needed for everyone. What I failed to include is that she reached out claiming she had no food. I don’t want to stock a bare kitchen with just junk food.
EDIT 2: I placed a pick up order and someone is going to pick it up for her. I do not live in the same city otherwise I would have delivered it myself. Ready to heat meals, chips and salsa, a frozen pizza and pepperoni slices, Little Debbie, Oreos, Body Armor drinks. I hope this can bring some comfort to her.
Ergh you’ve been so kind already but I remember being a new breastfeeding mum with support. I didn’t wash my hair for a fortnight, I ate packs of biscuits whilst my partner worked. My baby only contact napped and slept I was running on fumes. I could not cook myself anything nutritious for weeks. Luckily my partner is a wonderful cook but fuck, if I was on my own I would have eaten pure junk too.