I didn't see anyone mention it, but apply for food stamps, your hubby can do this. It's usually easy to do, and in some places, even on-line. They treat you with dignity and are there for just such cases as this.
Absolutely, food stamps. Because I am only one of three residents in the building that have a computer, and I have worked for our state government in the past, I know my way around the system. So I have helped many of the residents apply right on line. You can get the information of what documentation you need, fill out and print the application, and fax everything to their offices. The fax number is there on line with all the other information. If your priinter does not have a fax, you can go to any UPS, FedEx or Copy company and for a small fee they will fax it for you. In this state, they must respond within 30 days. You will probably not even have to go there in person. In fact, they prefer that you don't have a need to do so. I have been on food stamps for more than four years now, and have yet to meet the worker that has my file. I haven't even talk to that person on the phone. In this state, along with your land line phone, they now consider a cell phone a necessity. So you will need proof of a phone, utility bills, (lights, heating, gas, medical, etc.) We (residents of my state) are also allowed to have the cost of an auto included in necessary expenses. (How else can you look for a job.) I receive $168 a month in stamps. And that is for a single person who receives subsidized housing. (Elderly) If you have a home computer, I would suggest you only print out the necessary pages of instructions. Ours is 12 pages long. And you won't need to print out the whole application either. Some of it is for care of an elderly person living in the home, disabled child, disabled veteran, etc. Look the application over carefully. It is usually in Adobe form and you can see the pages before you print them out.
I wish I could be there to help you out with the process. Unfortunately, because you are now the main breadwinner, you will be listed as 'head of household'. "OUCH" Not the thing an unemployed man wants to see or hear. And I do understand.
One more word of advice. All states has the power to check into your bank accounts statewide, any child support payment received from a former spouse, and all other means of income. AND THEY DO CHECK. Every so often my state does some housecleaning, and will run all the names of recipients through their resources and comes up with cheaters. I am not saying that you or your husband would do such a thing. For a lot of people, it is hard to ask for help. I understand. Good luck and I will keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts. Let us know how you make out.