When I read this it was like reading what my family is going through right now. My husband was just fired the day before Thanksgiving. Our bank account is overdrawn and we don't know how we are going to be able to make rent. We have filed for umemployment but still havne't heard anything back about if we will or won't get it. We have a 2 year old son and I am pregnant and due in a few weeks and we still don't have anything for the baby, not even a crib. Oh and my husband has been appying for jobs like crazy, but now our car is broke down and we can't afford to fix it so even if he had a job offer he has no way to get there. And our pohone got shut off so now so much for all those job apps he put in. It just seems like we can't get a break, when it rains it pours!
But we did go to DHS and were able to get emergency food stamps for this month, and we applied for energy assistance and they are going to pay most of our electric bill so we will still be able to have electric and heat. We were also able to sign up for the soonercare medical stuff so we can still see the Dr, very important since I'm due in just a few weeks. We checked into WIC and made an appt. but it is a long wait, we won't be able to get in for an interview till the end of Jan. The suggestion of going to local churches is a good one, that is what we are planning on doing once we can find transportation. Lots of churches have food pantry's, clothing clostes, and will even help with bills if you are need. I hope your family gets the help it needs! Also check into help from the Salvation army, I have heard they will help with bills too, and other things. Here is to hoping that both our families can make it through this difficult time as best we can!