5 resources in North Carolina, plus programs open to everyone.
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Apply for or learn about Food and Nutrition Services, the state's food benefits program (SNAP), which helps pay for groceries.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Apply for or check your eligibility for North Carolina's Medicaid program, which provides free health coverage to eligible residents.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Help paying heating and cooling bills through the state's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Free legal information, self-help guides and links to free legal aid providers in North Carolina.
Who it's for: Anyone can read the guides; legal aid providers set their own income limits.
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
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.
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.
Federal questionnaire that shows which government benefits you may qualify for.
Who it's for: Anyone; answers are used only to match programs.
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.
Links to emergency shelter, housing counseling and rental assistance offices near you.
Monthly discount on phone or internet service for qualifying households.
Who it's for: Income-based, or enrollment in SNAP, Medicaid and other programs.
Federal program that helps with heating and cooling bills. Apply through your state or local agency.
Who it's for: Income-based.