<prompt> Human: Hi all, using a throwaway but have been following PF for a long time. I recently cut all ties with my parents, long story short was they had access to my bank accounts and drained completely. I didnt have much but all of my savings are gone. as soon as I found out I changed all accounts and moved out. Now I am living on my college campus 100 paid by me and my student loans and just yesterday!!! accepted my first job. My problem was that I have just recently maxed out my one credit card 1,000 limit and literally can not afford anything. I cant even take out a loan because I am not fully hired yet and have no assets. I cant even buy a new toothbrush from the dollarstore let alone food. After about 3 weeks of finding college events that give free food I feel I have run out of options.Has anyone else ever been in this situation? How did you get out?Ill be honest, Im very scared right now and I have no one to turn to. I am looking forward to maybe getting a tax return Im 20 but thats the only money I am expecting any time soon. What would you do in this situation? Assistant: In addition to the very good suggestions to seek out a local food bank, you should also be aware that you may be eligible for emergency supplemental nutrition assistance SNAP aka food stamp benefits. If your shelter and food expenses exceed your income, you will likely qualify. A caveat to be aware of is that as a college student in most, if not all states you have to work a minimum of 20 hours per week to be eligible for SNAP assistance. However, since you were just hired, there is a wage verification form they should be able to use your employer completes it rather than having you submit pay stubs.Even if you wont be eligible for long, you need food now. Please ask for the help thats available to you; thats why its there.Human: Ive looked into this Canadian and it seems like I am not eligible for any sort of government assistance due to the fact that my parents are still claiming me as a dependent I will be working to resolve this. Thank for your response!  <response>: May be helpful to include that you are Canadian in your original post so responses can be written accordingly. 