Simple budget for a tight month - what worked for you?

I am $700 short each month and trying to find it. It has been a long 16 weeks. 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.