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How to get a free car seat

February 11th, 2026
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A child in a backpack smiles against a red background. Head Start programs are free for low-income families.
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What is the Head Start program?

February 10th, 2026
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How to find free daycare programs for low-income families

February 9th, 2026
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How to find free after-school activities

February 5th, 2026
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What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?

January 27th, 2026
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Free online tax filing for low-income Americans

Updated January 28th, 2026
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What’s the cheapest grocery store?

January 20th, 2026
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15 healthy groceries you can get for under $5

December 10th, 2025
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How to get a free bus pass

December 9th, 2025
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Fast food restaurants that give away free food on your birthday

December 2nd, 2025
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How does emergency housing assistance work?

December 2nd, 2025
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How to get free or discounted scooter rides with your EBT card

November 26th, 2025
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Free toys for Christmas: How low-income families can find holiday gifts

November 24th, 2025
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How to save on your utility bills if you're on SNAP

November 13th, 2025
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Free turkey giveaways 2025: How to find free Turkeys for Thanksgiving

November 12th, 2025
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Propel and GiveDirectly shutdown help FAQs: How it works, who’s eligible, and more

Updated November 13th, 2025
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