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Hi Jacqueline There are many places for free food in Newark and quite frankly Essex County - if you are mobile. A pantry will also try to have items for your 6 year old too, like maybe cereal or something. But here is a link to food banks in that Newark NJ region. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com...

Hi Chriostopher Santa Clara/San Jose CA is one of the most expensive places in the country. While it is great you have shared housing, is your income and that location sustainable for you? Since you are a vet, of course look into a local VA program. But we also have other details on financial help i...

Hi Casey We have information on multiple Duke Energy assistance programs. As the company covers multiple states. including you in Indiana, here is a list of programs to try for help. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/indiana_heating_and_energy_bil.html We also have information on the Duke Ene...

Hi, if you have a case worker, what did they say? They should be able to direct you to a program. But that is a long list of medical conditions you have, so be sure of the medical in your new place. Look here for other senior assistance programs too. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/senior_a...

Hi Amber What part of Portland? As doesn't it cross into multiple counties? Either way, we do have many programs listed that may help you, and you can find them here. Since you have a 13 year old daughter that may help with your applications for help too. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/mul...

Hi Katherine We have, on the main site, both job programs and roles for single moms as well as details on grants. Both may be options for you, but look here for the grants. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/grants_to_help_single_moms_.html Also, be sure to look into PPE and do not be "af...

Hi Michael If you just moved to Sacramento, then your options may be limited. As most programs that help people pay their rent want long term stability, around residency, employment and more. But you can try to apply for help, and we have information here for rent relief in Sacramento . To whom it m...

If your car is in repo, or close to it tomorrow, that may be challenging as you waited way to late to ask for help. But we do have some programs that may help you, and find title loan assistance programs here . Also look into non-profit credit counseling, from NFCC and other groups too here. https:/...

Hi Maggie and Sammi(?) We have local and national programs listed, including for LA county as Maggie wants. Apps range from Freecycle to Freebie Alerts and of course there are also clothing closets, charities, and other options out there. All of them may help with the kids (including 7 and 3 year ol...

Hi Robert, Look like you have a big family there! There are distribution centers in Philadelphia - both the county and city. Charities have food pantries, etc. But quite frankly, you can't be "picky" when it comes to the type of food and taste of it. If you want to feed your kids, and you ...

Hi Katie While a car giveaway “sweepstakes” does not really exist (or at least we are not aware of any) there are programs that help people who need a car for work. But those, as you can imagine, are rare too due to the cost of vehicles, etc. But you can try, and we have details on many programs ran...

Hi Paige and Suzanna, Well, bus or train tickets are rare, but possible to get. The stat of CA has Calworks - try them if you are stuck. Sometimes the Salvation Army will also help transient people with a free bus pass/ticket too, and use them for resources. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/...

Hi, Did you search our site (when you say "everywhere"). And yes, most places are "tapped out" and resources in this country are limited. In fact, if they were not, no one would ever work or try to live within their means. But try again to search our site for help and here is the...

Hi, We will send into on Joliet IL programs and since it covers both counties (Will and Kendall) as you noted, we will send for both regions. We are not sure if they will help you move, and of course all funds are limited, but look here for the rent assistance in Will County. https://www.needhelppay...

Hello Jennifer and the other post. We have many programs listed for rent help in San Diego, both the county and city. You can find them here. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/san_diego_rental_assistance.html There are options such as a Housing Commission, Home Start, and even a place called ...