Budgeting tips when income drops - what worked for you?

We are a household of 18 and the budget no longer works. I do not usually post, so bear with me. I listed needs and wants and cut a few subscriptions. What helped you?

Check for energy assistance programmes. I got a credit that covered two bills.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.