Making savings last after losing my job - any advice?

We are a household of 14 and need to cut costs quickly. There are 14 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I am nervous about the credit card minimums. Did any lender work with you?

I called the landlord and the card company early. Both offered a short payment plan, which I did not expect.

Ask your utility about hardship programmes. Mine knocked a bit off my bill for several months.