Government benefits
Get information on government programs that may help you pay for food, housing, health care, and other basic living expenses.
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Food assistance
Get nutritious food through SNAP (food stamps), D-SNAP, and WIC for women, infants, and children.
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Housing help
Learn about rental and buyer assistance programs. Find emergency housing and avoid eviction.
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State social service agencies
Contact your state social service agency for information about state benefit programs and more.
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Help with utility bills
Learn about government programs to help pay for phone, internet, and energy bills.
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Welfare benefits or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Find out how TANF, also known as welfare, can help your family through financial challenges.
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Social Security
Learn about Social Security cards, benefits, and more.
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Use Benefits.gov to find government benefits you qualify for
Benefits.gov helps you find government programs and assistance you might qualify for.
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How to get survivor benefits from the government
Learn how to find the benefits you may qualify for following a family member's death.
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Government checks and payments
Report missing government checks. Trace unexpected payments. Make a payment to the government.
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Where to report incorrect benefit payments
Get contact information for reporting missing or incorrect federal benefit payments.
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