Types of assistance
Pick the thing you are trying to sort out. Each page explains what help exists, which agency runs it, roughly how fast it can arrive, and what to have ready before you apply.
PublicAssistance.net is an independent informational website. It is not a government agency and cannot determine eligibility, approve benefits or accept applications. Confirm current information with the agency that administers the program. How this site works
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Food and groceries
Ongoing grocery benefits, meals for children, and food you can get this week.
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Rent and housing
Help with rent, rental assistance, vouchers, and income-restricted housing.
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Emergency shelter and safety
Where to go tonight, and who to call if you are in danger.
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Healthcare and insurance
Health coverage you may qualify for, and places that see people without insurance.
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Utilities and home energy
Bill assistance, shut-off help, and making a home cheaper to heat and cool.
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Children and family support
Food for young children, childcare and preschool costs, and coverage for kids.
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Cash, income and work
Cash assistance, unemployment pay, and disability income pathways.
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Seniors, disability and caregivers
Coverage, income, in-home support, and help for the people doing the caring.
Not sure which one?
Answer a few broad questions instead and we will narrow it down. No account, no personal details, nothing saved.
Help in your state
Most of these programs are run by your state, so the state page is where the actual application lives.