Simple budget for a tight month - first time posting

I am $250 short each month and trying to find it. There are 6 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. The rent is fixed and the car payment is high. What helped you?

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

A paper list of bills by due date helped me more than an app. I could see the month at a glance.