Apply for food stamps and say you're separated so that his income won't count (or don't mention you're married at all). I don't know the regulations on your state but more than likely you will just need BC of anyone that was not born in the state, social security, verification of your income, and usually they can go by your word for expenses such as the shelter payment etc.. Very important say that you pay electricity and water, no need to show receipts. That will help with the food situation, so you won't have to worry about that on top of everything. When you apply make copies of everything with the stamped date you submitted to your local DFCS. If you can wait to be seen, you have the right to be seen the same day. If you have everything at hand they can approve the case on the spot and you will receive a card within a week.