SNAP/EBT fraud victims

Before I get into my dilemma, I want to make it clear that I DO WORK!! I work and I’m a single mom of 3. I get no child support, not looking for a handout or sympathy! I’m actually ashamed to even admit that I’m currently receiving government assistance, but for now, it’s what I have to do until I can find a better job. I receive my SNAP benefits on the 19th of each month. This month I went on the 19th just to buy enough groceries to last a few days since we were expecting snow and ice. I didn’t want to buy too much incase we lost power. Finally on the 23rd I was able to get out of the house and go to the store to get groceries. With 3 kids in tow I went through the store getting things we needed for the month, the kids picked out some things they wanted and we went to check out with a cart full of groceries. When it came time to pay, my card declined due to insufficient funds. I knew I was supposed to have about $550 on my card so I tried it a few more times and finally had to get the cashier to cancel the whole transaction! We walked out to the car, I called to check the balance on my card and I only had $1.27!!! I literally broke down crying right there in the parking lot! I contacted card services to find out what was going on, the lady looked into my account and said “I’m so sorry to inform you, but your card has fraudulent activity and an unauthorized charge of $5xx.xx was taken from your account” as if that wasn’t bad enough, I contacted DHS and they informed me that they stopped replacing stolen funds after December 2024!!!!! How is this even possible!? There are so many families in this same situation right now and DHS literally doesn’t care !! They had no remorse whatsoever! WTF are families supposed to do to feed their kids until they receive the next month’s benefits ?? I’m so scared! I’m scared for my family and all the other families who are going through this. There are plenty of days towards the end of the month that I don’t eat, just to make sure my kids get enough to eat. I’m not sure how to make it until the 19th of next month because I am barely making enough to cover lights and water! Prayers, positive vibes, anything is appreciated!!