Is it possible to get a court appointed attorney if you didn't go to jail?

I was just caught shoplifting. I was taking food only (I know that didn't really matter). The cost rang up to $225 so it is a misdemeanor. I know because I have already looked this up. I am not sure the laws or penalties here for this. I have only been ticketed, no priors and I have a court date coming up in two weeks. I am not sure what I should do before then, everyone has said get a lawyer but realistically if I had enough money for a lawyer I would have been able to purchase my own food and this incident would have been avoided. I know it's wrong, but I really needed to take what I did and with my stupid self being too prideful I didn't ask for assistance from family or a food bank, and I know I do not qualify for food stamps. I've already tried that. I know I will be judged for this. I know I was wrong and will never attempt this again. I just need to know how to plea. I feel like guilt would show I am remorseful but I don't want to be someone who gets the max for admitting they messed up. I am not sure what to do from here. I don't want this to be stuck on my record and affect me in the long run. I do have goals and want to be able to afford everything in my life and also have food to eat. Life is a struggle and as a 22 year old, I am just figuring that out. I was let go at the store so I am praying that they will also go easy on me in court because this was out of character for me and my current situation made me desperate. I don't want to make excuses but I really needed the food and despite my struggle I do realize I made a mistake.