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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:21 AM Original message |
I applied for food stamps yesterday.. |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:23 AM Response to Original message |
1. I'm gald this worked out for you. I just hope that money sees you through to the end of the month. |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:28 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. I eat very simply.. |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:48 AM Response to Reply #2 |
10. That sounds like a good diet. |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 12:06 PM Response to Reply #10 |
18. I bought a "microwave pressure cooker" at the thrift store up the road the other day.. |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 02:42 PM Response to Reply #18 |
33. Here's an easy rice recipe that goes a LONG way, is freezeable |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 03:51 PM Response to Reply #33 |
38. That sounds good.. |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 02:09 PM Response to Reply #2 |
32. sweetie, you paid for those stamps by working all your life. DOn't |
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TxRider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 03:03 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. Exactly |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 03:36 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. I don't feel bad, it was just a little difficult to walk in there at first.. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:29 PM Response to Reply #2 |
45. Good for you and I'm glad |
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Louisiana1976 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:28 AM Response to Original message |
3. Thanks for sharing your story--best not to be uncomfortable with asking for help. |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:44 AM Response to Reply #3 |
8. I'm selling my blood plasma to make a few bucks.. |
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madamesilverspurs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 08:34 PM Response to Reply #3 |
42. Same here. |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:30 AM Response to Original message |
4. If I win the lottery I will remember you. |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:49 AM Response to Reply #4 |
11. Thanks.. |
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peace13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:33 AM Original message |
Thank you for this. |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
9. My needs are pretty simple.. |
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Flirtus (500 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
5. there's other help out there, too |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 12:15 PM Response to Reply #5 |
20. I don't think the recession is anywhere near over.. |
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TxRider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 01:08 PM Response to Reply #20 |
28. Nope it isn't. |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
6. I wish people weren't uncomfortable asking for help |
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Kajsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
7. I'm glad the lady was nice to you. |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:57 AM Response to Reply #7 |
13. It probably helped a bit that I got there before they opened |
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Festivito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
12. Thank you for taking good care of yourself. |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 12:01 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Luckily I have family who is helping me out.. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
14. Good, I hope they help you out |
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yost69 (131 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 12:02 PM Response to Original message |
16. I am glad they helped you out. I for one am |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 12:02 PM Response to Original message |
17. that's good news |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 12:12 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. I think a lot of them are seeing problems in their own families.. |
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mizz zen (12 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 12:40 PM Response to Original message |
21. Do you need to provide any documentation that you are at a certain level? |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 01:01 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. I didn't provide any documentation at all.. |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
22. I'm getting $16 a month, so I'm waiting to get enough for a week's worth of groceries. |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 01:08 PM Response to Reply #22 |
27. Exactly.. |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 01:14 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. I don't eat a spartan diet and neither do I feel deprived. I do treat myself to some goodies. |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
23. I'm glad you shared this. It has reminded me to suggest it to someone I know. Best of luck to you. |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 01:04 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. Thanks.. |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 03:50 PM Response to Reply #25 |
37. I made a call to County Soc. Svcs. to get some info first, not wanting to send someone on a ,,, |
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Xenotime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
26. Wonderful. Happy to hear somebody is actually benefiting from a social program.. |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
29. Thank you - I'm forwarding |
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KillCapitalism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
30. Hope things get better for you Fume |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 04:05 PM Response to Reply #30 |
39. I traded my sign making ability for some more workout gear today.. |
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Lilyeye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
36. I am happy that you were able to get help |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
40. our application was the complete opposite |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:01 PM Response to Reply #40 |
43. Sorry to hear of your difficulties.. |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:16 PM Response to Reply #43 |
44. I know -- not meant to complain either |
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padumdang (13 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 08:14 PM Response to Original message |
41. A few years ago, I was getting food stamps too (long story) but the DHS people were very |
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