LB: If you're in need and the "those who really need it" argument is the only thing holding you back, listen to Shel on this, listen close. Then listen again.
I've had friends who were working on their Master's who needed food bank. They got a ton of fresh vegetables and other items that gave them extra days or even an extra week in some cases.
Don't go without food over pride. Pride, as Marcellus Wallace said, is fucking with you. American pride tells you to pretend you don't need.
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(Having said that, if the process sounds intimidating: I have been in that boat, it is often as minimal as "here's my address and name" and then you get a monthly supplement. Some places, you don't even have to get it yourself. DON'T GO WITHOUT IF YOU CAN AVOID IT. Food is the basic necessity so many of us are willing to set aside on the theory we "have enough". If your family (of whatever shape or size) is hungry and you only MIGHT be able to scrape by without help -- get the help.)