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Originally Posted by aukxsona

As one worker put it, "By asking for assistance you are essentially saying you can't care for your family. If you can't care for your family then your children should be in foster care."

That's a shame. What is the point of having public assistance if nobody can really get it?

I would definitely look into Angel Food ministries, your church, etc. Most communities have multiple organizations that provide assistance for folks who are having trouble making ends meet. If you attend a church, I'd speak with your clergy person and see what he/she recommends.