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District of Columbia

6 resources in District of Columbia, plus programs open to everyone.

Pins mark main service locations. Scroll the list and the map follows. Check each website for hours and other sites.

In District of Columbia

Start here: benefits and programs

DC Health Link / DC Medicaid

  • Health care
  • Low cost
  • Online or statewide

DC's health insurance marketplace. Enroll in Medicaid or a subsidized plan based on household income.

Who it's for: DC residents; Medicaid is income-based, and subsidies lower plan costs.

Not yet verified. Confirm details with the organization.

DC Department of Human Services (DHS)

  • Benefits
  • Free
  • Online or statewide

The District agency for SNAP food benefits, TANF cash assistance, and emergency help. Applications are free.

Who it's for: Income and residency rules apply.

Link checked Nov 9, 2026

DOEE Utility Assistance Programs

  • Utilities
  • Free
  • Online or statewide

DC Department of Energy & Environment programs that help pay utility bills, including LIHEAP energy assistance.

Who it's for: Income-eligible DC residents.

Link checked Nov 9, 2026

Local help and services

Capital Area Food Bank

  • Food
  • Free
  • Online or statewide

Regional food bank that supplies a network of partner pantries and meal programs across DC. Use its site to find a pantry near you.

Who it's for: Varies by partner pantry; many require no proof of income.

Link checked Nov 9, 2026

Available everywhere

Start here: benefits and programs

SNAP (Food Stamps)

  • Food
  • Free
  • Online or statewide

Monthly benefits for groceries. Applications are handled by your state; the USDA page links to each state's office.

Who it's for: Income and household-size rules apply.

Link checked Sep 20, 2026

Medicaid and CHIP

  • Health care
  • Free
  • Online or statewide

Free or low-cost health coverage for people with limited income, and for children through CHIP. Apply through your state.

Who it's for: Income and household rules vary by state.

Link checked Nov 9, 2026

Benefits.gov Benefit Finder

  • Benefits
  • Free
  • Online or statewide

Federal questionnaire that shows which government benefits you may qualify for.

Who it's for: Anyone; answers are used only to match programs.

Link checked Nov 9, 2026

Free Tax Help (VITA)

  • Benefits
  • Free
  • Online or statewide

IRS-certified volunteers prepare tax returns for free and help claim credits such as the EITC.

Who it's for: Generally households earning about $67,000 or less.

Link checked Nov 9, 2026

HUD Find Shelter and Housing Help

  • Housing
  • Free
  • Online or statewide

Links to emergency shelter, housing counseling and rental assistance offices near you.

Link checked Nov 9, 2026

Lifeline Phone and Internet Discount

  • Utilities
  • Low cost
  • Online or statewide

Monthly discount on phone or internet service for qualifying households.

Who it's for: Income-based, or enrollment in SNAP, Medicaid and other programs.

Link checked Nov 9, 2026

LIHEAP Energy Assistance

  • Utilities
  • Free
  • Online or statewide

Federal program that helps with heating and cooling bills. Apply through your state or local agency.

Who it's for: Income-based.

Link checked Nov 9, 2026