gokuangel - Am so very sorry to hear you're having such financial difficulties. It is tough and getter tougher everywhere. I, too, wonder what the future is going to bring and am looking at my job ending at the end of the month. I share your concern.
Want to share this with the community as a whole .. there are several places that can be of assistance if we find ourselves in need. Many local churches have food pantries. Our United Way has a 2-1-1 program (you can dial 2-1-1 and ask for some assistance with food and/or free medical clinics) that can also be useful. In addition, there are community centers and the Salvation Army that provide some additional food and services.
Barb - I do have to agree that while eating healthy "may" seem to cost a little more, it can be done relatively inexpensively as well. In our neck of the woods, chicken and tilapia still come on sale quite frequently and potatoes/sweet potatoes are not as expensive as some things. We just have to watch how we cook these things and what toppings we use. As for fresh fruits and vegetables, there are sales from time to time but they can be a little expensive. A great alternative is the frozen food section. You can buy them with relatively inexpensively - just watch the calorie count and nutritional information on the back of the package.
T O T A L L Y agree with Barb that it is MOST IMPORTANT to be here for each other! TOGETHER WE CAN DO THIS!
Dr Park made a visit to our community and I hope you will all welcome him. I am grateful for the information he shared and personally plan to make some changes in my sleeping patterns.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/778980
Supportive and Caring (((Hugs))) to all of you ...