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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]And, OP again: what I wanted to do is get by somehow until the green card - getting free food, if need be. Then file for divorce. It's not like I was planning to be on food stamps forever. 
I am in a pinch as officially I am a well off person with above average annual family income, yet, I am broke. 
I don't know, maybe we should just cross the border into Canada as refugees...[/quote]
You can go to food banks but you won’t qualify for food stamps for yourself. However you might want to look into what your child qualifies for since they are a citizen.They might qualify for free breakfasts/lunches at school and that will help.

I would definitely look for a cheaper 1 bedroom or even a studio. And your top priority needs to be finding FT employment. Whatever you can get. What is your employment background? [/quote]

will food banks ask questions? I know this is incredibly stupid but not being a person of color or an elderly person I just think they will suspect I am trying to fool them. 
Also, for the free food at school - officially I (he) still has this above average income. 
My background is admin/EA/project manager type of work. 
The apartment is pretty inexpensive since it was rented a long time ago. I could score something for, say, 1800 instead of 2000, but not in the immediate area. I also tend to cling on to the present place irrationally...also it will be stress for the child as it is with dad moving out. 
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No the food banks won’t question you. Especially the church based ones. For the school, you absolutely can have you child qualify. You need to inform the school that your husband is no longer in the picture and is providing minimal support. You can apply based on your income.

Where are you located that you can’t find a less expensive apartment? There are a million super sleuths on the Real Estate board here that can probably  help identify a new place for you.

For the job - contact temp agencies on Monday. You need FT employment now.[/quote]

Thank you very much, PP. I will only go to a food bank if I am desperate (and when he moves out, not before). But it is comforting to know. At least I can do my research now.
As for the school - don't they want to see any kind of proof of income? I am sorry I keep questioning you. I would hate to let the school now too much of my circumstance only to get rejected. 
I would rather not say where I am, thank you. I know I am paranoid but... [/quote]
You said you’d be working soon so you will have proof of income for the school. You should be able to find more specifics online for your district.[/quote]

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