need help bad

[rick73]

Ok ladies, my name is Rick. I'm disabled from falling off a ladder in 2009. Iv had 6 back surgeries and I need help bad. I don't have family to lean on and I don't know what to do. I have been trying to look into couponing to get food for myself and other items. Ladies I have went from 186 lbs down to 144lbs because I don't have food. I don't have a local food bank to goto for help and the churches around my area just can't help people much. So I'm out of options. I see the shows where people get things for free and I need to do that bad but I don't know where to start and I don't have much money at all. I live off of 725 dollars a month. It's hard. I'm not trying to give u ladies a sob story, I just need help bad. Can someone guide me, help me get into this so I can save? Please. I'm sick of being hungry.I'm easy to work witg I promise. I just need someone to work with me. If you can help I'd be forever greatful. If not thank you for your time.
Sincerely, Rick

[creditcardfree]

What are your physical limitations? You may still be able to work in some capacity. It's a matter of finding the job that fits your abilities. Could you dog sit for extra cash for example?

Are you able to grow your own food? Have you checked with your county or state for additional benefits you may be eligible for?

[rob62521]

To help you immediately, is there a food bank? Depending on what you can do, if you can wash windows and pick up trash, ask a restaurant if you can do these things for a meal.

Like credit card free asked, can you grow food? Lettuce and radishes grow quickly and seeds are reasonable.

[rick73]

limitations

I can't work at all. Can't stand for long, can't lay for long etc... iv tried all I can. Even tried to find a work at home job. Can't even do thst without major issues. Plus if I mske sny money it will mess up my insurance and my check. I wish I could get off of disability and work again, I just can't. I can't even grow food and take care of it. I don't knoe what to do. I csn cut coupons if I knew where I could get some. But I can't afford them. I'm lost. Sometimes I just want to give up to be honest. I HATE being dependant period. I started my own businesses at 26 and worked until 39. My fall messed up my entire life. Caught my wife eith my best friend after my fall. She said she cheated because she didn't think I loved her because I would not have sex with her. Heck I couldn't. I could not even walk. I'm not trying to give a long sad sob story. I'll try anything I can. I csnt do much but I'll try my best. With God's help I'll make it. I'm just sick of losing weight and having people look at me like they do. I'm sick of hearing that I look sick. I'm sick of being hungry. But like I said I'll try anything. I live in a small town so no dogs to sit. Living in a small town makes it harder. Thanks for any info. I'm greatful

[dawnwes]

If you are on disability are you not also qualified to receive food stamps?

[creditcardfree]

You'll try anything, yet you can't do a lot of things. Careful what you tell yourself...you'll start to believe it. Growing food takes time, but a few seeds in pots can sure supplement the food you get. It's not hard and doesn't need to be labor intensive.

[QuarterMillionMan]

You sound desperate. When you are in the thick of things sometimes it is hard to see the forest from the trees. Since you are having difficulty generating extra income have you tried cutting and downsizing some of your expenses. For instance if you have cable TV can you disconnect it and get an antennae. Or do you have internet and can you cut that and go to your local library instead. Would you consider selling some things? Sometimes you have to do what you got to do to survive. Can you list your monthly expenses?

[GrimJack]

Why are you only talking to the 'ladies'? I keep hearing my Marine DI when I hear anyone start any sentence with 'ladies'. Are ladies different from regular people? Sorry you are having such a hard time but since all sorts of people show up on this forum, maybe you should be talking to all of them. All my 'scam-filters' kicked in with the first word of your post.

[creditcardfree]

My last post to this thread will be to post this blog post about an extreme food budget. It might give you some more ideas on how to approach you situation.

[rick73]

wow

Why would u be so concerned with the way I addressed anyone? I posted like I did because what I have seen is more ladies then men on here. Scam? Wow. Is all I can say to that. Buddy I have the medical bills and records to prove my story is true. I have the scars all over my body to prove it. I am not trying to scam anyone. I sm askimg for ideas of what I can do because I'm at a loss and have no clue what to do. Yes I have down sized. I don't hsve cable and I get Internet from my neighbor that allows me to use their WiFi for my phone. I'm not askimg people for money or anything other than ideas. See that's what's wrong with our world today. Instead of helping someone in need, helping someone who is down, you judge them and throw up a wall and think I'm scamming someone. Wow. Did jesus do that to people? No. He was here to teach us how to love one another and how to be there for one another. Do u know how many times I have almost gave up on life and ended my own life? Because of people like you. The only thing that has kept me going is the fact thst I know not everyone is like u. So put up ur sensors because I don't need any help u could provide anyway if that's ur mindset. I pray god doesn't put up any for u.

[Joan.of.the.Arch]

Is your entire income $725 a month, or is that what you have to live with after certain bills are paid? Because if you live in the US, and that is your monthly income, I don't understand why you don't have food stamps in the full amount possible.

Also, are you still under medical care? Adequate food is a medical issue. So is weight loss caused by inadequate calories. Your hospital might like you to see their social worker for a little information on how to get food and/or foodstamps. They may help you get onto a meals on wheels type program, too.

You know what though? I was a little put-off by your having addressed your question to "ladies." I read your post when there were no other replies and just closed it. I can't even see why you even think it looks like there are more women here than men. (And let's leave the Jesus stuff out of this, please.)

[QuarterMillionMan]

Hang in there Rickster. Sounds like you are having a tough go at things right now. Be strong and think positive that things will get better. So you don't have cable and you're using your neighbors wifi, good going. Do what ever it takes to stretch your dollars as far as it can go. Here is the USDA's brochure on how to get food.

http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ConsumerBrochure.pdf

Do you smoke/drink? Quit now. Do you have life insurance? Cancel it. Do you have a gym membership? Cancel it too. You will have to make deep cuts to your expenses and cut to the bone.

[Bob B.]

Why are you only talking to the 'ladies'?

This guy may have started by lurking in the Blogs, which is almost entirely populated by females, and jumped directly here to the forums.

[Joan.of.the.Arch]

I just looked up Supplemental Security Income, SSI, amounts for 2015 ($733 / month) so I'm guessing you have SSI rather than, a private insurance disability payment. In that case, you should be able to make your application for foodstamps, SNAP, through Social Security, in case for some reason you are reluctant to go in to your state office to apply. This info should have come with your SSI determination.

[dawnwes]

Why would u be so concerned with the way I addressed anyone? I posted like I did because what I have seen is more ladies then men on here. Scam? Wow. Is all I can say to that. Buddy I have the medical bills and records to prove my story is true. I have the scars all over my body to prove it. I am not trying to scam anyone. I sm askimg for ideas of what I can do because I'm at a loss and have no clue what to do. Yes I have down sized. I don't hsve cable and I get Internet from my neighbor that allows me to use their WiFi for my phone. I'm not askimg people for money or anything other than ideas. See that's what's wrong with our world today. Instead of helping someone in need, helping someone who is down, you judge them and throw up a wall and think I'm scamming someone. Wow. Did jesus do that to people? No. He was here to teach us how to love one another and how to be there for one another. Do u know how many times I have almost gave up on life and ended my own life? Because of people like you. The only thing that has kept me going is the fact thst I know not everyone is like u. So put up ur sensors because I don't need any help u could provide anyway if that's ur mindset. I pray god doesn't put up any for u.

Honestly, I think that most people these days are cautious. There have been so many scams on the internet and after 100 scams but only 8 true stories, it can be hard to discern what is real and what isn't.

Many people come on message boards telling stories and THEN ask for donations. It happens all the time.

I am sorry that your true story got caught in the crossfire, but it isn't you, I promise, it is just that people are very leery of believing things.

As for your particular situation, I am very sorry. I don't know what part of the country you are in, but have you looked in to a program like meals on wheels?