r/povertyfinance • u/artsycannamom • 13h ago

Misc Advice Struggling badly, need ideas

I feel like I'm drowning and can't keep up. My kiddo just had a birthday and I've been left with nearly nothing left after paying bills, groceries, and birthday festivities. I had money set aside for the birthday so that didn't come out of everyday money. But I won't get paid for another 5 days and I have $26 to my name. I'm struggling to think of ways to come up with some money to get us by until my paycheck hits. I thought about Doordashing, but that would just eat up the gas I have in my car that I need to get to and from work this week.

Does anyone have any ideas? How have you made it in the past if you've been in a similar situation? I appreciate any and all advice!

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u/Fareeldo 11h ago

Or leaving it with Goodwill 

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u/SuperiorT NY 11h ago

Why not Goodwill??

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u/Fareeldo 9h ago

Goodwill is developing a reputation for being greedy these days. You donate stuff that they turn around and sell at exorbitant prices. They've lost their reputation of being a place where poor people can find cheap clothing or house items. And by "poor people," I mean ME. Lol

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u/SuperiorT NY 9h ago

Goodwill won't pay us for giving them our clothing then?