Find the government help you actually qualify for.
Free, private tools and plain-English guides to benefits for bills, housing, food, and medical costs. No sign-up. No fees.
Private & secure — your answers never leave your device.
What do you need help with?
Utility Bill Help
Programs that help pay heating, cooling, electric, water, and internet bills — LIHEAP, LIHWAP, Lifeline, and weatherization.
ExploreHousing & Rent
Rental assistance, low-income housing, emergency shelter, and home-repair grants for homeowners.
ExploreGrants & Cash Help
Real programs offering cash assistance and grants for bills, emergencies, and personal needs — and how to apply safely.
ExploreFood Assistance
Food stamps (SNAP), WIC, school meals, and local food banks — plus tools to check if you qualify.
ExploreMedical & Disability
Health coverage, disability benefits, prescription savings, and help with medical bills.
ExploreFree Programs
Legitimate programs offering free or low-cost phones, computers, internet, and household essentials for low-income households.
ExploreFree eligibility tools
Answer a few questions and get an instant, private estimate.
SNAP Eligibility Estimator
Check if you likely qualify for food stamps in under a minute — including the shelter deductions most people miss.
Open tool →Pell Grant Predictor
Estimate your Federal Pell Grant award for the coming school year.
Open tool →Area Median Income Lookup
Find the income limits for housing programs in your county.
Open tool →SSDI / SGA Calculator
See whether your earnings stay under the Substantial Gainful Activity limit.
Open tool →Latest guides
WIC Program Guide: Food Help for Pregnant Women, Babies & Kids (2026)
WIC provides free healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five. Here's who qualifies and how to apply.
Low-Income Housing With No Waiting List: How to Find It in 2026
Most affordable housing has a waitlist — but some has little or none. Here's how to find low-income housing with short or open waitlists, and the fastest legitimate routes in 2026.
How to Apply for SNAP (Food Stamps) in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
A plain-English guide to applying for SNAP food benefits — who qualifies, what documents you need, how to apply in your state, and how long it takes.
How to Apply for Medicaid in 2026: Eligibility and Step-by-Step Guide
A clear guide to Medicaid — who qualifies, what it covers, and exactly how to apply in your state, including through the Marketplace.
Hardship Grants for Fast Cash: Real Emergency Help in 2026
Facing an emergency expense? Real hardship grants and emergency-assistance programs can provide fast help — here's what's legitimate and how to apply, without the scams.
Grants to Pay Off Debt: What's Real and What's a Scam (2026)
There's no government grant that pays off personal debt — but real, free help exists to get out of debt. Here's what actually works and how to avoid 'debt grant' scams.