Tired of being the poor one

I have a job. Granted I can't work as many hours as I'd like due to health issues and accompanying depression, but I do have a job. Currently, I am living on Peanut butter and jelly for the most part. I have $12 to get me through the next two weeks. I don't have money for electricity but have to figure something out because I work from home.

My family and friends (limited amount) do not have such difficulties. I am the only single one and it's upsetting to watch people go on trips and just live normal lives when I can't afford to eat. (A lot of my money goes toward medical and I just got talked into a car I cannot afford.)

I am not at poverty level but I am lower than lower middle class. My family and friends are upper middle class. I use the word friends loosely because these aren't people I see but rather just email. Maybe once every year or two.

My income level means I make too much for financial assistance but too less to live.

People want to know why I don't get a dog. I can't afford to feed myself. How an I supposed to feed a dog and get veterinary attention? They don't get it.

I never did anything wrong. I went to community college -- I couldn't afford a university and didn't know how to go about financial aid. This was before the Internet. It's too late. I will never be able to retire. If I do, I will be homeless. What is the point of any of this?

I only got the car (I didn't want it) because my previous car had outrun its lifespan. If not, I would have kept it forever. It was getting dangerous to drive. There really isn't any public transportation here. I tried to figure out Uber and figured I could get groceries delivered but the cost to get to doctor appointments would be greater than the monthly payment.

I'm sorry it's like that. That so little to try to survive on.
There may be some food programs that you'd be eligible for. I could say more about about that if you're interested, but it's ok if you're not.

I don't know if there are food pantries where you are, but I am in a similar situation (I am retired) and a local food pantry is vital to me being able to eat regular meals.

peace

The food pantries still want employment information. My wages aren't considered low enough. I'm in the middle. I'm also a vegetarian and I know the food banks hand out what they can. I don't really know how to cook so I unfortunately rely on frozen food.

In principle calling 211 might help, but I can't guarantee you won't run into the same problem.
There are some really simple, cheap ways to make some good food. Usually all you need is a microwave oven and a few microwave safe items to do the cooking.

I'd be happy to say more about that if you're interested, but it's ok if you're not.

Hi, after tomorrow I will have like $25 until mid next month. I started calling people I know to exchange goods they might use or just buy stuff from me so I can cover basics like gas, food and ciggies. Maybe pawn some things until next paycheck or put an add on craigslist if you have some things you dont have a use for anymore.

The 211 is the same thing.
I recently got a rice cooker for 20 dollars at Target per someone's suggestion and I'm going to try rice, of course. Today I did PB and J and quinoa ( separately) but the quinoa was too salty.

Rice is a good cheap food. You can also get 1 to 2 pound plastic bags of frozen veggies for about $1.45 a pound or so. If you put some in a microwave safe dish with a little water, it doesn't take long to cook. There's usually mwave directions on the bag, and you can close what's left in the bag with a rubber band. I'll usually put in about a third of a pound with some water and mwave for about 7 minutes.

Canned beans are usually cheap. You can get dried beans and cook them, which is usually better and cheaper, but they take a while to cook.

Unfortunately, frozen vegetables have skyrocketed in price near me and they usually taste pretty bland. Generic is usually similar in price to name brand. I looked through my fridge and there is a bag of frozen fruit in the freezer so I can try and make a couple of smoothies with it.

I have a huge reserve of pasta, rice, sauces, spices etc. Drop me your address via direct contact - I send you a parcel.

I've done that for extra cash. Or even brought them to a thrift store.

You have a kind heart!