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USDA · Food & NutritionFederal

SNAP (Food Stamps)

Monthly food benefits for low-income households to buy groceries.

~30 min
Open
CMS · Health & MedicalFederal

Medicaid

Free or low-cost health coverage for eligible adults, children, pregnant women, elderly, and people with disabilities.

~45 min
Open
DOL · EmploymentFederal

Unemployment Insurance

Weekly payments to workers who lost their job through no fault of their own.

~40 min
Open
USDA · Food & NutritionFederal

WIC - Women, Infants & Children

Nutrition, food, and healthcare referrals for pregnant/postpartum women and children under 5.

~25 min
Open
HHS · Cash AssistanceFederal

TANF - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Monthly cash aid and work support for very low-income families with children.

~35 min
Open
HHS · Housing & UtilitiesFederal

LIHEAP - Low Income Home Energy Assistance

Help paying heating/cooling bills and weatherization for low-income households.

~20 min
Open
HUD · Housing & UtilitiesFederal

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher

Rental assistance vouchers to help low-income families afford housing in the private market.

~60 min
Open
SSA · Disability & SeniorFederal

SSI - Supplemental Security Income

Monthly cash payments for disabled, blind, or elderly people with very limited income & resources.

~60 min
Open
SSA · Disability & SeniorFederal

SSDI - Social Security Disability Insurance

Monthly income for people who can't work due to disability and have enough work credits.

~60 min
Open
IRS · Tax CreditsFederal

EITC - Earned Income Tax Credit

Refundable tax credit up to $7,830 for low-to-moderate income working individuals and families.

~30 min
Open
DOE · EducationFederal

Federal Pell Grant

Up to $7,395/year for undergraduate students with financial need. Does not need to be repaid.

~45 min
Open
CMS · Health & MedicalFederal

Medicare

Federal health insurance for people 65+ and certain younger people with disabilities.

~30 min
Open
CMS · Health & MedicalFederal

CHIP - Children's Health Insurance

Low-cost health coverage for kids in families who earn too much for Medicaid but can't afford private insurance.

~25 min
Open
HHS · EducationFederal

Head Start / Early Head Start

Free early childhood education, health & nutrition for low-income kids ages 0-5.

~30 min
Open
FCC · Housing & UtilitiesFederal

Lifeline Phone & Internet

Monthly discount ($9.25) on phone or internet service for qualifying low-income consumers.

~15 min
Open
VA · VeteransFederal

VA Benefits (Veterans)

Comprehensive benefits for veterans: disability comp, pension, healthcare, education (GI Bill), home loans.

~50 min
Open
USDA · Food & NutritionFederal

Free/Reduced School Meals

Free or reduced-price breakfast & lunch at school for kids in low-income families.

~10 min
Open
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