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I am struggling with paying my bills. I live in [Northern] Virginia. Basically, I live paycheck to paycheck. I am a single mother, but I work full-time and still manage to pay my bills on time, however I find myself putting certain expenses like food or gas money on credit cards. I'm reluctant to ask for help as 1) I am a homeowner [FHA loan in a "low income" neighborhood 2) I have never asked for government assistance and for a very long time took pride in it 3) I work for a state agency and I worry it may be frowned upon that as a state employee, that I am asking for help. The reality of the matter is, I consider myself a good person, who doesn't want to drain the state or country's resources more than already being done by already perfectly healthy people (like myself)- I don't want to be another statistic, but if there are "grants for paying electric bills" or "grocery store gift cards", I'd love to have a little help- TEMPORARILY. I mentioned those because I do not need cash. I do not NEED "help" whatsoever as I technically can put items on my credit card, but as I am already almost 10K in credit card debt +mortgage + car note, etc) with a "big kid" (15 year old duahgter), I think I'm not making my situation any better. I am not splurging on clothes, fine dining, entertainment, etc. I have already cut costs wherever I could, but help OR advice is greatly appreciated.

Hi, I live in Kenova West Virginia 25530. I'm on disability and I make $782 a month and have no money for groceries. By time I pay my rent and a little bit of food I have no money for clothing. Or no extra money for anything at the store. I just like to know if I can get a little help, like vouchers for food and groceries. I need extra money for groceries and for accessories. I don't know if I'm eligible for any kind of grant money or assistance other than what I'm getting. I'm only get $15 a month in food stamps and I have another phone from the government but the minutes are about gone. I was just wondering if I'm eligible for anything.

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Bosch wrote: have no money for groceries. By time I pay my rent and a little bit of food I have no money for clothing. Or no extra money for anything at the store. I just like to know if I can get a little help, like vouchers for food and groceries. I need extra money for groceries and for accessories.