How can we feed our cat on food stamps?

We had to accept food stamps. We cant let the kids go hungry. We all lost our jobs. I would rather starve myself then let my cat go hungry. I tried a raw meat diet last year, but he never liked it. Cat food cannot be purchased with food stamps. What are some human foods that will be inexpensive and healthy for a cat to eat? I know that, technically, its not right for me to do this, but I have a fervent love for cats. Hes just as much a part of our family as any member of our species.