My neighbor with three kids found herself having to apply for food stamps until she could find work.
She was so embarrassed and almost hysterical over having to do it. In fact, she was so embarrassed, she wouldn't shop at stores in our area, incase anyone she knew would see her using them.
I felt so bad for her, I tried to help her out when I could, but I was on a very tight budget myself, trying to feed my own family.