Guides
Step-by-step guides
Eight plain-English walkthroughs of programs that lower the cost of internet, phone service, food, and getting around. Each one tells you who qualifies, exactly what to do, and who to call if you get stuck. Free to read, no sign-up.
Start here
A short tour of the site so you can find what you need
Free & low-cost internet
Home internet for $0–15 a month if you qualify
Free smartphone & cell service
A free phone and free monthly service through Lifeline
Check your EBT balance
See your balance and recent purchases with the free Propel app
Best places to spend EBT
Local farms, grocery stores, and delivery services that accept CalFresh
EV & hybrid car rebates
Stack up to $14,000 in rebates on a new or used electric car
A safer way to handle passwords
Remember one password instead of thirty — free and easy
findhelp.org
A national tool to find food, housing, and other services by ZIP code
Looking for a specific program? Every free program we know about is in the resource directory, searchable by topic and county.
Wait, do I qualify?
Most people qualify for more than they think. Take the anonymous 2-minute check.
Take the 2-minute checkRuns entirely on your device — your answers never leave it.
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