You have not failed. I say that all the time honey. I said it a billion times today.
Have you checked out your state resources yet? Food stamps, WIC, charities. Here are some links that may help you :
http://co.humboldt.ca.us/HHS/SSB/FoodStamps.asp << food stamps
http://www.vetswork.org/public_html/humboldt.htm <<< listing of services in your county
If you need anything else let me know.