Ugh. Long story short, my entire work industry has pretty much dried up and I've found myself seeking unemployment and EBT benefits. Applied for them a week ago, but in my state (Texas) due to backlog it's going to likely be a couple months or even more before anything moves forward.

Thankfully, my spouse is still working and we can mostly meet the basic bills (getting a bit behind on them, but got accepted to the emergency relief program that does not allow them to disconnect anything).

It's just us and our three cats. The cats are fine on food, a few months ago before all this went down - my local wal-mart had huge 32lb bags of cat food on sale for like $19 each, and we snagged a couple of those. The cats are happy (Well, low on cat litter - but I can dig up some dirt for them or whatever, far from a primary concern right now!) What we are scared about now is people food.

I don't normally rely on prepped foods at all, and prefer to cook everything myself. Generic brands are fine, with some beans and rice and basic protein sources we can get by for long periods of time. However, in the rural area we live in - the shelves are mostly empty, and we are broke due to having to rely on 'premium' brands and canned/pre-prep stuff.

Local food banks have shut down as well, and we're starting to get a little on the 'omg how will we have enough food to get by' side of things. Had help from family and friends with some basics, but we're still getting more and more behind every day. My spouse is hypoglycemic, so dealing with that has become a bit tricky.

Basic amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/V1GAF9E0I88K?ref_=wl_share -- this is just what I could find as some basic ideas, but some of it seems awful 'ready made' vs just basic staples. Really, any of the basics (Protein rich foods, rice, pasta, beans, pasta sauce, tuna, canned chicken or whatever) help so much. It's tricky to even find anything on amazon that is actually in stock and just some kind of basic staple anymore. So much of what I added is 'sold out and no idea when it will be back in stock'. We're not picky people. Anything is helpful.

Any details or personal information needed - just let me know. I hate asking for help, most of my life I've been in the position to help others. Things are getting a bit scary right now, and I really don't know where to turn. Any help would be so appreciated.

Edit: My zip code is 76424. Got a message from the automod asking for that to be included in the title, but I cannot seem to edit the title.

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have an autoimmune disease (rheumatoid arthritis), and I have a lot of pain everyday. I’m waiting to get on social security for my disability, and at the moment I don’t have have any food. I have a suppressed immune system due to my autoimmune disease, and I can’t leave my house due to the COVID-19 situation. If I contracted COVID-19, I could die due to having a low immune system. My doctor told me I can’t leave my house, because of the possibility of fatality if I got COVID-19.

I live in a rural area with family, and my parents are both disabled and were relying on me to get the food prior to all of this craziness. I don’t have any money at the moment either, and I’ve been eating English muffins I had in the freezer for two days with peanut butter. I’ve had to ration it out (eating 2 english muffins a day), so I don’t eat all of them. If anyone could help me, I’d be so appreciative!

My zip code is 97106

Here’s my amazon wishlist link: https://amzn.to/3aCCv9o

I spent my last $10 on some bread and lunch meat today. We will be out of food very soon. The stores not being stocked is making everything worse. Plus my anxiety is killing me because my immune system is very weak. I'm scared to even go outside. I almost ran home when I saw that the parking lot and the grocery store was full of people. I was lucky to even get some break and lunch meat. I was suggested by others to make a wishlist so people can help me out. Thank you in advance. It means so much. I did try to find cheap things but its hard

Edit: My zip code is 85636

Hello fellow Redditors,

I never thought I would need to make a post like this again. Even with the support of some now amazing friends here. The guilt I carry never seems to wane. My mother is in NJ where I care for her, currently just with the visiting nurse. I shop for her needs every weekend. But without notice my sisters college was closed in Mass. and she had no way home. Loading my car with as much of her dorm as we could, MY Mom who does not understand why I am gone has been waiting. Then to add to the situation wr are all in together with Cov-19, my sister and I are now stranded as my battery is dead and I am currently trying to find a way to replace it. So being stuck between a rock and a hard place really is an understatement at the moment. Now having two loved ones I feel I am failing. Knowing I am going home to now full time job as the school system I work for is going online was enough news, but expected. I am not asking for handouts. I don't have the nerve and feel such shame. I did create an Amazon list of non perishables specifically paper products for my mother. I expect nothing, even if a kind word of support or even advice is what you could provide to ease the stress of this situation. I thank you all and wish everyone to stay safe.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CKWQNWVYC8LQ?ref_=wl_share

Hello everyone! As I wrote, my job promised to pay me $300 for courses I completed but they said that the payroll person must have forgot. I was depending on that money for my partner and I to eat. I am a type one diabetic, so that's pretty essential for me.

Literally anything will help. I tried putting the cheapest items on my wishlist. Thank you all so much and I hope you all have a great christmas!

Zip Code : R5G 0X6

https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/20HOHULV4AZ3I?ref_=wl_share

(Please let me know if link does not work!)

Originally posted this in r/Assistance, just trying to get as much help as possible to get through this month. This is a cross post from there and I have had some items ordered. These past couple of months have been very rough and I could really use some help. Money has been tight and with the holidays around the corner, I seriously have no idea what to do. Just trying to get past this rough patch and make sure that my family's spirits stay up. A couple of days ago was rough not really being able to celebrate Thanksgiving like we normally do, but I was hopeful gathering some odds and ends at 7/11 and putting something together. But putting something together out of nothing is soul crushing.... Not asking for any money but any help with groceries would be very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Link to my Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UKL06Y67HYUB?ref_=wl_share

*Resubmitted with correct flair. Zipcode: 01851

Tuna and rice and bean bowls were sitting on our doorstep this morning! There's apparently more missing from our list so thanks in advance to those people as well. We really appreciate your help, we thought nothing would happen.

Well im down to my last few slices of bread and packets of jelly. I have 5 more days in this room and still havent found a place to go but I need food. I tried panhandling and ended up getting a heat rash so severe there is blood on my sheet and pillow from scratching in my sleep. Fortunately I have access to wifi because I have no money to pay my phone bill. Please help. The closest food bank is 4 mi. away and I live central texas.

I'm ashamed to post on here but I don't know what else to do. Usually I get along with my money, but this month just tries to screw me every day.

One of my cats got sick and needed medical treatment. I bought all the medicine and paid the doc and everything with cash. I also paid this semesters fee, my rent and every bill.

My cats are fed and have enough litter, wet and dry food to last about two more weeks.

I'm hungry. I drank water and tee for the last few days. I had some leftover potatoes a few days ago. They were delicious but are all gone now :(

My next payment won't be here until first of next month. I'd love to eat something. I don't even know if you're able to help me because I'm from Germany, just thought I'd give it a shot.

I never recieved anything from an 'internet stranger' and would absolutely pay if forward next month. (I can show proof of the two cats being fed well and my empty fridge. Never had to ask for something like that. Desperate times. Am willing to pay cat tax as well!)

I linked an Amazon wishlist with some instant ramen here: [deleted]

Thank you for your time and sorry if I'm at the wrong place. Have a good day!

Edit: ZIP Code [deleted]

Edit 2: OMG I just woke up to all your nice comments and messages. I'm totally missing the right words but thank you so much! Incredible happy at the moment. Thank you for the food! I'm so grateful!

Edit 3: deleted link to Amazon wishlist & zip code because it's all fulfilled. Deeply honest thank you to everyone!

The USDA sponsors a FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM in many areas of the USA during the summer. This is FREE, No ID or Registration needed, JUST SHOW UP!

https://www.fns.usda.gov/SummerFoodRocks

'm behind on many of my bills I just pay what I need to do to get by till the next month I've been taking on extra jobs and more hours nut sound for some reason there's always another bill unexpected because of this I am $100 short on my rent I am only 19 so this is a scary thought that's being on the street what's nowhere to go I've talked to my friends they are unable to take me in my mother and father and I are not a good both very toxic in their own way on top of the rent there are some basic needs that I'm not able to meet an socks underwear shoe pants shirts I have stains or holes in them I've reached out to my local Mental Health facilities they are only able to do so much if anyone is able to help me please do so

I’ve never in my life experiences such amazing generosity! My son will not only have enough to eat until payday, but has his favorite snacks. I’ll never be able to thank you enough ❤️❤️❤️

I’m really struggling and need some help with groceries. I’ve got 2 kids and I’d never let them go hungry, but I really could do with some help to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Please if you could get us anything from the wish list, or anything at all, I would be so grateful.

wish list

Thank you.

I was taken out of work because of a health issues. When I spoke to my job, they assured me that I would be covered by Short Term Disability since I only had to stay out of work until June. Two weeks into my leave, I called to check on the status and found out they denied me because of when the claim started and when my start date working there didn’t meet criteria.

I went back to work immediately, against my doctors wishes, because I have my son to take care of. I worked my ass off, but I still to go to the hospital 3 times a week for 4 hours each time.

I was counting on my pay check this week because a lot of bills were due and som even came out of my account, causing an overdraw. Well, this paycheck won’t even cover the amount overdrawn, much less food, gas, or diapers.

If anyone can find it in their heart to help at all, I posted a wishlist below.

Thank you so much.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NVDODR9IGLUN?ref_=wl_share

(I do go to food banks and have gotten some bread and peanut butter, but the items on my wish list are normally the first taken or gone by the time I get there)

I am still recovering from a total shoulder replacement, and I have had trouble making enough money to eat this month. I try my best, but there are good days and bad days. I work online and get paid Friday, so if someone can help, I can repay up to $25 via Paypal if you can help me today.

If you've got anything, anything at all that could help with food, you can send it here:

paypal.me/alittlehelp887

If you would prefer a loan situation where I repay you back the $25 and then a few extra dollars, that is no problem at all. Just PM me and we can work out the details. Thank you.

Hey y'all, so I'm an EMT in college to get my Paramedic and my fiance's in the same boat, but parents kicked her out of the house about 6 months ago. We had to move to a new apartment because she had nowhere to live and my old one wouldn't let her live with us. So we have two rents and shes in the process of looking for a new job because she got laid off from her last one, she hasn't had any luck yet and we've been scraping by. We've been living off hospital crackers and whatever canned foods we managed to scrounge from home. The stress has been awful from trying to manage to land on our feet. Like I said earlier, anything is appreciated and even the smallest thing helps out. If you prefer gift cards you can pm me and I'll let you know if we have one nearby.

If you can find something on the list cheaper or a different brand then go for it, every little bit helps. I just kinda added the first thing I saw. I love this community and I hope one day I can return the favor.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1TTZUKZODMZFU?ref_=wl_share

Thank y'all for what y'all do for everyone here.

First, I want to say thank you for looking.

I became unemployed two months ago. Been actively looking for any amount of work to keep the roof over our (wife and son and myself) head. Should be recieveing unemloyment here shortly after all the court procedings go through. All the money I have made so far has gone to the house bills. Even had to ask the neighbor to borrow wifi to post this due to Internet being cancelled.

I tried to apply for food assistance but they say my wife makes too much and they need to information about my unemployment which has yet to be determined. I have a feeling they won't be of much help.

If anyone could help us, it would much appreciated. Will return the favor to this subreddit when I get back on my feet.

Thank you.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13EAP85AI5Y9B?ref_=wl_share

Hello. I've just found out about this sub. I've recently posted to r/food_pantry but I thought I'd try my luck here as well. Things have been not great lately so I could really use any help I can get. I hope that's alright. Here's my original post:

I've been dealing with depression and anxiety for some time. Have tried a lot of different antidepressants, some just didn't help, others made me suicidal to the point that I ended up in hospital.

I've been getting help from my GP, primary care mental health team and the Scottish association for mental health but it's been difficult.

I've not had an income since September and getting benefits has been infuriatingly slow. It's been over half a year since I applied and it'll be at least another 2 months before I get support.

The local food bank has a limit on how many times you can get help. I'm already over that limit by at least x3. Even with their help it's been difficult as I live in a rural area and the food bank is a 30 minute bus ride away. I can't get free bus travel untill my disability benefits start and I can't afford tickets.

My brain feels like it's switched off at the moment so it's hard thinking of what to say. I've made an Amazon thing but honestly even thinking of what do add is hard at the moment. Any sort of help is greatly appreciated.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/ls/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_lj3rCbA5YE2WT/261-7411493-3960414?ie=UTF8&lid=8URX7E8LQKQ0&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_lj3rCbA5YE2WT&ty=wishlist#

If anyone has questions or would like some proof I'll gladly answer.

I've been put in a position where I am taking care of my thirteen year old cousin temporarily. Long story short, his family is in the process in moving across the country and were in a major accident in a snow storm back in February. Everyone is fine, their temporary housing, however, was destroyed.

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I am now down to bare bones in groceries. My fridge is quite empty, my freezer is starting to dwindle to the point of I'm not sure what we're having for dinner, as most things were rationed out back in December/January for two people, not three. I just want to get enough items in the pantry (and maybe even my fridge/freezer) to last us until about mid-April when his mom sends me some cash, I've been paid by my job (twice a month paid, but the first check of April needs to go to my car), and when I get my snap benefits. I am going to hit the food pantries in my area on Monday but they're typically slim pickings (though I'm always grateful for what I can obtain).

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I am mostly looking for cereal, oatmeal, ramen, rice, dried beans, pasta, and a few needed necessities. I'm not super worried about the non food items on the list (though the clorox wipes and the paper towels would be super appreciated).

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I would also appreciate a gift card to Walmart, Target, Safeway, Albertsons, or Whole Foods so that I could get meat, fruits and veggies, and some milk and eggs.

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I fully intend to pay it forward when I am once more financially stable, which I hope is soon.

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https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ORLFU5QHBLY7?ref_=wl_share

Hi. First of all, I hope I don’t break any rules with this post. I just really want to help my friend.

My friend Roger just found out that he’s very ill. His medications are going to cost him more than he makes. He’s on a fixed income, 66 years old and disabled. He can’t afford groceries for the next month because of all the tests and drs appts he’s been going to.

I don’t have a job myself and I actually don’t even have anything to give him. He was denied SNAP even though he gets practically nothing at all from disability. He probably only has a year or so left and I can’t bear to see him suffer. We will be going around to the food banks this week - he doesn’t walk well and falls a lot. I don’t want him going alone.

This man is old enough to be my dad. Older, in fact. I met him while he was walking his dog, after my boyfriend had abused me and he offered me a place to stay (no obligations). I have run to him when things have gotten hard because I struggle with a lot myself. And he has always helped me out. He’s trusted me enough to let me stay in his house and watch his dog while he’s not there.

Like I said, I’ve been researching our food banks/pantries here in town and I am going to help him as much as I can. He is very lonely and I know he’s scared right now. He just got his diagnosis.

I’m hoping to make him a wishlist on amazon and possibly getting him the very basics but first I wanted to see what kind of responses I might get here. This man has saved me from going back to an abusive home. I was a stranger to him and he has done nothing but love and support me. All he really has is me and his dog. I don’t know what to do. Seeing this big, burly kind of man cry breaks my heart.

Advice and help would be so appreciated and I would definitely pay it forward.

Thanks for reading. ❤️

My boyfriend and I have been struggling with money for a few months, paying rent and bills late. In early December he lost his job and was out a job for a few weeks until he found Target for holiday help. That was at least two paychecks gone, in time for Christmas. With gifts and losing his job we didn't have a lot of money for rent and ended up paying it really late which has been throwing us off as we are still paying rent late. His brother loaned him some money for rent so he has to pay him back too. He found a job luckily and gets paid weekly but I get paid bi-weekly so I have to make the little bit of extra money not going towards rent or the train last until my next check. Almost all of my check went towards rent for this month and I need a little bit for the train, which I take to work, so my boyfriend has to pay for food usually, leaving us both with little money. I've been to the food bank here but we barely qualify for assistance.

I've made a list of things that could help us, some that we don't "need" of course (the bread is something that I saw and wanted to try) and some items I could only find in huge amounts, like diced tomatoes or canned beans, unless you have prime pantry.

Thank you

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/R425UEB21157?ref_=wl_share

thanks to everyone who purchased something! I’ve received 2 things but all of the other things are missing! If you purchased something I hope it didn’t get lost or stolen! My area is known to have package thieves. If you bought something and it’s marked as delivered please reach out to me to confirm it was received. I would hate if you spent money and it ended up being stolen!!

I've curated a list that should be sufficient to get me through a couple of weeks while I dig myself out of this - breaking my ankle last weekend caused me to miss three (unpaid) days of work last week, so my paycheck next Friday will be short. I know some of the items are a bit more expensive since they're in bulk, but it will help me so much.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/134Y5T0L9XGXO

Hi!

I posted back in November to the old subreddit and since then I’ve been diagnosed as hypoglycemic. I have the meds to prove it! I recently was able to get a loan from the borrow subreddit but the groceries I was able to get won’t last until my tax return hits and isn’t helping with my hypoglycemia.

I put together a small wishlist of stuff that should be okay to eat for me! It’s hard having allergies on top of hypoglycemia but I’m managing! The food I have at home isn’t really helping with my blood sugar so if someone was able to help with that I’d be super grateful! (I’d be down if someone wanted to order food and have it sent over today so I can get my blood sugar under control 😂 I’d die for an actual salad.)

I’m willing to show whatever info is needed to prove that I am indeed in this position. Thank you so much for all of your help and if anyone has any recommendations for food with hypoglycemia please, please let me know! I’m so in the dark on it.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3U5G88I3BJGLW

I’m also open to prime pantry since the things on there are bulk items and yeah.

Any help is appreciated 😂 even sending a pizza my way (jk)

Edit: forgot to include 84116 as zip code.

Edit: now I’m questioning the doctors diagnosis. I do have the symptoms of hypoglycemia but the whole pre diabetes diagnosis has me confused. The doctor I went to is not my normal doctor. My normal doctor is a good 3-4 hour bus drive if not more and I believe he may have retired. So I’m not sure who to go to for a second opinion when I have more money. Any recommendations on where to go from here? I do know that it runs heavily in my family and my dad was diagnosed as pre diabetic but that’s all I know. 🙃 I feel like a total liar now even though I didn’t mean to! Ugh. I’m sorry everyone.

UPDATE...still need help with my daughter's Birthday today! I'd really like to make or buy a simple cake...I have venmo and can pay anyone back on Thursday this week. My family of 5 is in need of a bit of assistance until Wednesday. I'm depressed to be in this situation. I work two jobs. My husband works full time as well plus overtime when available. I was supposed to get a raise around Christmas (my temporary position was supposed to become permanent). That didn't happen, but we cant afford for me to look elsewhere because we only have one car and I work across the street. We don't qualify for food assistance so I bake cakes on the side to help buy groceries. I don't have another order until 3/2. I have $10 until Wednesday because working for school district, I don't get paid for days off and snow days. Between Christmas and snow, I haven't had a decent check in weeks. Its presidents weekend ....3 kids home for 2 extra days...and i just made my last box of pasta. I was so hoping the stuff I have posted in local groups would sell!! We've been sitting here all day waiting for the landlord to come fix an electrical problem and it's the 6th time he just didn't show...It's our 20th anniversary and tomorrow is our daughter's birthday and this just sucks that I can't even make her a damn cake. Sorry this became more if a rant then request. I do have a wishlist if anyone is able to help us out a little. It would be much appreciated. I get paid Wednesday and my husband Thursday so we don't need a ton. If anyone is able to help someway so I can make a birthday cake, I do have Venmo and I am 100% willing and able to either pay it back or pay it forward on 2/22. Welp that's it. Thanks for reading and considering. . Amazon wish list

I really appreciate everything I’ve received and I especially appreciate the note Fish your words really meant a lot to me. When I am financially stable I really wish to repay the kindness I was shown and hopefully I can learn from this experience and be better prepared if it happens again.

Thanks again everyone, you are all such amazing and caring people!

I posted on food_pantry a few days ago, but the post got removed. I got a package with two items and I am super grateful, but I cried when I found out the post got removed.

My family could use the help. I'm the breadwinner of the family. Hubby is a SAHD to our 1.5 year old daughter. I work in a high stress job that barely keeps up with bills. I'm hoping to get certified in a certain area and that will boost my income eventually, but not immediately. To top it off, my car broke down last Thursday and the repair costs were grocery money (and more) . We've gone through savings at this point just to try to survive.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Our highest needs are diapers and baby food. I have some gift cards on there (Safeway, Albertsons) so we could get meat/fruit/veggies etc.

I'm hoping our situation improves soon. And when it does, I hope to pay it forward.

Here is my wishlist. Any help is very much appreciated from the bottom of my heart.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3BZ01C7MDQX3S

Thank you all for the incredible donation. I'm so thankful my babies are going to have full stomachs. When I'm on back on my feet I can't wait to pay it forward

Special thanks to /u/cityalien you literally saved me. I never knew strangers could be capable of such generosity. I hope every good thing in life comes true for you. Thank you 😊

*Cross posted

My stomach is in knots having to make this post.

I had to pay an extra $150 to my hydro bill this month to avoid disconnection. I had payment arrangements in place but they required more.

It's been -50c out and I'd rather not freeze along with my pets (2 dogs and a cat). I was able to find food for myself from the food bank but they only give out 1 bag per month because it's just me without children. Unfortunately they don't have pet food or litter.

I'm currently on social assistance and rent takes over 70% of my cheque. I've been able to make it work before but the bills are piling up but am slowly climbing out of it since being laid off by being ultra frugal.

I posted a number of items to try sell online but no one is buying anything. I don't have any family except for my mother and her situation isn't any better than mine. I wish I had friends I was close enough to to ask but I don't.

I've been teaching myself coding and web development in hopes of being able to get a remote job as I'm in a rural part of Canada without a vehicle and jobs aren't easy to come by without transportation.

In the meantime I've been sharing my food with the pets as they have less than half a bag of pet food left that I'm trying to stretch to the end of February. I've been using newspaper for cat litter but I'm running out of that and the cat has been peeing on the couch 😥

I'm really desperate and would be utterly grateful for anything anyone can spare to help me get through this month. Thank you for reading.

I posted in Food Pantry and I did get a few items but then for some reason my post was removed, after only being there less than a day, and I don’t know why. I am still in need of food as I know what we have and what we received from food pantry won’t be enough. Anything at all is appreciated.

About my situation:

I recently lost my job last month and even before then I had missed a month or 2 of payments due to job cutting my hours but I am actively looking for a job.

Currently my husband is making about $400/week if he’s lucky to get 40 hours a week with no allowed overtime. We’re struggling to pay our bills and currently are only paying 1 vehicle, gas, and rent because that’s literally all we can afford right now.

My husband and I have gone down to 1 very small meal a day for the 2 past months because we can not afford food and we try to feed our child as best as we can given the circumstances.

Yesterday we finally ran out of milk and bottled water (we have very little food left but milk is for my child and water is what we all mainly drink). This month has been particularly hard on us and my husband said we only had $20 to buy food and I told him we had WIC for this month so it’s a a little bit more food even if it’s not enough... but when we got there I checked my WIC app to see the list of what we had to buy, I saw that we don’t have any benefits at the moment. After we left the store I called to schedule an appointment which the next available one is in a week and a half. Until then we have no food at all except for the $20 in food we just bought which was just bread, milk, and some fruits/veggies mostly all for my kid.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/39TZCYXA6QH5O