You don't have to have an income when you apply, however you would be wise to look into public assistance and 'foodstamps' or HEN for the short term. Then find a job when you know you've applied for those initial resources. Of course you can go straight to employment if the first suggestion is not to your liking. Just sayin.
Also day labor is always a good temporary fix for some sort of financial stability.
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