Help a Dedicated Dad Get Back on His Feet

Hi. For me personally, asking for money from others is something I've avoided doing for as long as possible and I also know I would want to know if a friend or neighbor was in need and know how I could help. I am a 40-year-old dad of three who has been living on my own for a couple years now with 50/50 custody of my kids. This year has been the hardest year financially for me. The culmination of my car dying in December and not being able to replace it, having unexpected moves happen at my work to where I all of a sudden was reverted back to a lower paying position, and honestly the gradual build of personal debt, trying to provide for my family the things that we need and want. My debt has been choking me of the ability to pay my bills and even put food on the table at this point. I have been taking advantage of food pantries and community resources as I can but this week when I got paid and I was overextended from borrowing from the next check from all those apps you see commercials for and I have nothing left to pay my rent and other bills, I felt like it was time to ask friends for help. As humbling as that is. It's especially hard knowing that there have been poor financial decisions on my part that have spiraled me into this situation. I have been forced to spend very little this year on things and that has been good to know that I can get by with spending less but now I need help catching up. I feel like if I can just get caught up, it would make things so much easier when it comes to getting by on my wages as well as using what other community help I can receive at this time. I have no idea what to expect as far as who will be willing to give to my situation but I am grateful for anything that you can give.