Mitu is a single parent of three children under 8 - help us after a sudden redundancy

Last May I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising three children under 8 on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, but I need to bridge the gap until then. Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them. Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $500 goes: • Rent top-up: $210 • Childcare and after-school care: $100 • Groceries and school meals: $90 • Course fees and exam costs: $100 If you're reading this, thank you. - Mitu