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Get help with the bills that are hitting hardest.
Assistance programs help households cover utilities, rent, food and more — and most people who qualify never apply.
- Utility bills
- Rent & housing
- Food assistance
- Internet & phone
Free to check · no account needed · takes under a minute
Explore the support that could be waiting for you
Help is closer than you think
A simple way to find real support for bills, essentials and everyday living costs.
Available in all 50 states
Assistance is run locally, so what’s open to you depends on where you live.
Nothing to pay
Checking costs nothing, and every program listed is free to apply for directly.
What people are getting help with
Housing support
Help with rent, eviction prevention and emergency housing costs.
Food assistance
Nobody should have to choose between groceries and the light bill.
Utility assistance
From crisis help with a shutoff notice to ongoing monthly discounts.
Grants
Many don’t get repaid and exist specifically for households in need.
Internet & phone
Low-cost plans and federal discounts most people never hear about.
Career support
Training and tuition help at little or no cost to you.
Most people who qualify never apply.
Usually because nobody told them they were eligible, or the paperwork looked worse than it is. A minute here tells you whether it’s worth your time.
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