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HUD Helping Americans
Federal Government ProgramFind HUD housing resources, rental assistance, and homelessness prevention programs; see program details and apply online.
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+1-662-580-6294
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Reply with your city, state, and the kind of help needed for more local options.
Before you apply
BenefitsGPS gives referral suggestions and contact leads. It is not an official eligibility decision, legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee that a program has funding or openings.
- Confirm eligibility, service area, documents, hours, waitlists, and current availability.
- Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, case numbers, medical records, immigration identifiers, or other sensitive identifiers unless you are on a verified provider page.
- For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.
Programs to contact
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USAGov Welfare and Financial Assistance
Federal Government ProgramLearn about welfare programs like SNAP and TANF, check eligibility, and apply for food and cash assistance online.
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+1-844-872-4681
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USAGov Government Benefits
Federal Government ProgramBrowse federal benefits for food, WIC, immunizations, housing, and medical help; see eligibility and apply online.
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+1-844-872-4681
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USAGov Facing Financial Hardship
Federal Government ProgramHuman Services for housing vouchers & rental help. See eligibility, hours, and next steps.
Open provider page
+1-844-872-4681
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USAGov Emergency Food Assistance
Federal Government ProgramLocate immediate food assistance options and pantry locations; find hours, eligibility, and where to get emergency meals.
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+1-866-348-6479
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United States Interagency Council on Homelessness How to Get Help
Federal Government ProgramFind local homeless shelter referrals, outreach services, and addiction recovery options; see eligibility and how to get help.
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+1-877-424-3838
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USAGov Get Help for Homelessness, Hunger, and More
Federal Government ProgramSearch resources for homelessness, food, and benefits assistance; find local programs, shelters, and how to apply for help.
Open provider page
+1-877-424-3838
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USDA National Hunger Hotline
Federal Government ProgramFind SNAP, WIC, and local child nutrition programs and resources; get enrollment guidance and call for assistance.
Open provider page
+1-866-348-6479
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American Heart Association FindHelp
NonprofitSearch local health, mental health, addiction recovery, legal aid, and transportation resources; find services near you and connect now.
Open provider page
+1-256-700-0027
Recommended next steps
- Reply with your city, state, and the kind of help needed for more local options.
- If you need housing help, start with HUD and ask for your local public housing agency.
- If you may be homeless soon, contact 211 or the USICH-listed local referral system.
- For food today, call the USDA National Hunger Hotline.
- For cash, TANF, Medicaid, SNAP, or WIC, use USAGov to find your state agency.
- Veterans at risk of homelessness should call 1-877-424-3838.
- Use FindHelp with your ZIP code to locate nearby nonprofits.
- Gather ID, proof of income, lease, utility bills, and household information before applying.
- Ask each program about emergency, expedited, or same-day assistance.
- Avoid paying fees to apply for government benefits or grants.
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