<prompt> Human: Looking for an opportunity, advice, or a direction to go in.I recently lost my job at a major tech company. Jobs arent widely available out here in Bakersfield, California.Knowing I would be enduring some hardship, I sold most of what I own, and moved out of my rented house and bought a very inexpensive RV to live in, I do work on the property and stay for nearly nothing.I am skilled when it comes to technology, so I printed some business cards, made a website and Ive kept my head above water doing computer repair, virus removal, etc. I thought what better time to attempt to start a business? Im in my late twenties, single, no kids, I knew it would be a struggle, Im willing to go through it, I spend half my time advertising and leaving business cards at other businesses.Unfortunately now Ive hit quite a bit of a snag. I dont have much family to turn to, the ones I have around arent able to help me. My cars fuel pump failed, shop put in a new one, but at this point Ive completely run out of funds. I have a few jobs coming up but not enough to pay the mechanic, I still owe him 500. Havent told him I cant pay, told them I would be by within a few days to pick it up.At this point I have about 80 to my name. Ive owed on electricity for two months, its probably getting shut off soon. I canceled my internet and downgraded my phone plan, Ive sold what little I have left, but I cant bring myself to sell my guitar which is the last thing of value I can really get rid of. Its a very special instrument to me. Ive been extremely frugal, I dont smoke, drink, or do drugs. I eat rice, beans, and tuna twice a day to keep myself going, and have just ran out after stretching last weeks food budget. I cant lose any more weight.I dont want to apply for government benefits because other people need them more than I do, not to mention it would probably take a few weeks to go through the process, and I desperately need some sort of help now. I am physically fit, if someone knows of anything in town I can do to earn some cash I WILL do it, even if it means digging a ditch. I just dont know what else to do or who to turn to. Ive obviously made some mistakes to have ended up this way, but Im really trying here. One good thing is Im not in debt, I paid off my credit cards and canceled them which looking back was stupid.. because they sure would have saved me in this case. But at the time I was excited to get out of debt and did not want to go back into it.Any advice is deeply appreciated.Thank you so much for taking the time.And thank you to those that have replied thus far. It means a lot to me, it really does. I wasnt even expecting a reply.As an update, I have an appointment at a temp agency, and I have a list of places to call to volunteer at in exchange for a meal. Its a start.Assistant: I dont want to apply for government benefits because other people need them more than I doYou may need to rethink this. You may need help now, but you will probably need help in a few weeks too. Check out food banks, call the county and ask where you can turn for help.Human: You are probably right. I should at least try and see what happens. At this point, even spending 5 on getting down there is taking a good chunk of my budget, but I dont want to be in this same boat a month from now. Food banks you say? They just give you some extra groceries Im assuming? Thank you so much for the advice, may be a bit obvious but Ive never been in a situation like this. Ive never struggled so much for the basics.  <response>: Dont worry about taking away from others, you paid into these programs, and they are meant for temporary relief, not a lifestyle, the way some people do live. Please dont feel guilty for using whatever resources are available. 