In 2020 the charity awarded a grant for a dishwasher to help with the tiredness, back spasm and migraines experienced, especially when preparing vegan and vegetarian meals for myself. The cutting up of vegetables and cooking takes up so much energy and saucepans would be left for days, as it was impossible to wash them for the next day. Many days there is not enough energy to cook as well, so one was left eating snacks and missing out on good protein.
Once the dishwasher was working - PARADISE! All the saucepans cleaned, leaving energy for the
preparation and cooking and having clean crockery and china in which to serve meals. Depression left, as the sink and dish drainer started to appear almost empty, no used crockery and pans around anymore and the kitchen now feels very pleasant to be in. It means that the vegan diet with only very occasional vegetarian additions (organic vegetarian cheese if
soy cheese is not available), can be planned in advance and there is now enough energy to keep to the menus and some enjoyment at being able to plan vegan meals with all of the necessary proteins etc and actually cook and eat them!
Thank you. This really has helped to change my diet, the kitchen and most importantly, my experience of day-to-day health.’
