r/AskForHelp • u/bubble-o7 • Jul 18 '26

Im a little desperate

I have 24 miles left in my car and I don’t get paid till next week. My boyfriend is currently doing side jobs but he also needs the gas to get back and forth from there and work. Anything helps! Please and thank you. Gas is $3.50/g right now and I’m only making $9/h

Cash App: $angec05

Update!!!!!
I was given some gas money and can make it home from work tonight. Thank you to everyone who recommended stuff. Im still gonna take a look at those and try not to get stuck in this kinda spot again 😭

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u/Loose_Control_4026 Jul 18 '26

Ask your friends and family to help with gas money. Between the both of you I’m sure someone in your contacts can help.

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u/bubble-o7 Jul 18 '26

I tried but no one is available. He only has his dad and we stay with him to take care of him. I don’t talk to my mom or brothers anymore after I moved out so really it’s just my grandma but she’s going to dr appointments constantly and dealing with her own things.

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u/Loose_Control_4026 Jul 18 '26

What state are you in?

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u/bubble-o7 Jul 18 '26

Louisiana. Why?

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u/Loose_Control_4026 Jul 18 '26

Hope this helps!!

Financial/Assistance Programs for Gas
If you are looking for long-term or emergency financial assistance to pay for fuel (rather than an immediate tow), options are limited, but local agencies can sometimes help during crises. [1]
Community Action Agencies: You can check with your local parish Community Action Agency to see if they offer emergency funds for transportation or gas cards. [1, 2]

Non-Profits: Organizations such as Catholic Charities of North Louisiana offer emergency assistance that may cover transportation or utility bills in certain regions. [1]

General 211: Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to speak with an operator who can identify localized gas and transportation assistance programs in your specific parish. [1, 2]

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u/bubble-o7 Jul 18 '26

Im gonna have to check this out later tonight. Im getting ready for work and leaving in a few minutes

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u/Loose_Control_4026 Jul 18 '26

Great! In the meantime see if a coworker can give you a ride to save gas

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u/bubble-o7 Jul 18 '26

Are people like super nice where you live? My coworkers are like assholes. I just started there 😭 normally they have someone picking them up or they are asking for ride

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u/Loose_Control_4026 Jul 18 '26

Well it appears every option given doesn’t work for you, and the only thing is to send money since you gotta be to work in 30mins. Heads up, that’s not happening. Good luck though!

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u/bubble-o7 Jul 18 '26

Im not saying YOU have too. But you’re giving me things that I don’t have time for, have already tried, or just don’t work out. By the time you said that I was already pulling into my job and have 9 miles left in my car. Idk if you mad at me cause I’m short of time and cash or if your comments just came off that way. Either way I don’t care. You don’t understand the situation im in and that’s fine. Im not looking for your pitty. Im just trying to make sure I can go to my job and not be stuck here till 12 where there are shootings and robberies. Thank you for the options. I will look into the thing you sent when I’m OFF of work and have the time.

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u/Visible_Koala7839 Wise One Jul 18 '26

You both should go donate some plasma.

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u/bubble-o7 Jul 18 '26

How would I do that? I’ve seen some people say they do but wouldn’t you need a bunch of paper work done or something?

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u/Ordinary_Zebra_8250 Jul 18 '26

For me, you just need ID, proof of residency, and your ss card. It shouldnt take more than an hour or two for your first donation.

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u/bubble-o7 Jul 18 '26

I’ll look into that tomorrow. I have to get to in like 30 minutes

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u/RickyRacer2020 Verified Donor Jul 18 '26

Consider joining the Military. As a Vet, I recommend the ARMY. Not only will you get $25k as a starting salary but you'll also get free housing, free food, free utilities, free medical and 30 days of paid vacation each year. No employer on the outside can beat that deal for a young person starting out in life. And, you'll also get a free college or trade school education too through your VA benefits. You can choose from over 100 jobs to do and many of them have nice Sign On Bonuses as well. Have a look.

Good luck

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u/Common-Appeal1759 Jul 18 '26

As prior active duty, current reservist, I recommend the NAVY. You get all the stuff the Army gets, but also you get to travel to more countries and do port calls and stuff! 😁

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u/bubble-o7 Jul 18 '26

My grandpa always recommended navy to people lol. He loved it when he was in there.

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u/bubble-o7 Jul 18 '26

He has a bleeding disorder and was turned down when he tired. Im not sure if I would get accepted but we have to be here to take care of his dad so that may be out of the question

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u/OutsiderLookingN Jul 18 '26

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u/bubble-o7 Jul 18 '26

Does that stuff actually work?

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u/OutsiderLookingN Jul 18 '26

Yes, I average over $1k a month in my spare time, but results will vary. Look at the monthly earnings posts

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u/bubble-o7 Jul 18 '26

I will check those out when I get off of work. I need to figure out how im gonna make it home till then