Need extra help to make ends meet? There are many government programs and local sources of assistance that can help.

Browse through the topics listed at left to learn more about assistance you may qualify for.

Call 2-1-1 or visit www.211.org for local referrals and information on food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more. This free and confidential service is available to anyone in the United States.

You can also visit Benefits.gov to take a short quiz that will help you learn which government benefits you may be eligible for.