Benefits are ending soon and I have no offer after 7 years as a mechanic

The claim window is closing and I am worried about bills. It has been weighing on me all week. I wonder about extended programmes or help from local agencies. What did you do after benefits ran out?

Food pantries and community kitchens helped us stretch the budget. No shame in using them.

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