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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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A mother and her children embrace one another.
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How does emergency housing assistance work?

December 2nd, 2025
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A woman who gets SNAP benefits signs up for discounted scooter rides on her phone against a blue background
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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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A father and daughter shop for groceries around Thanksgiving against a blue background.
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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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A woman holds her daughter on her hip against a purple background. Parents looking for free Halloween costumes this year have several options.
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Where to find free Halloween costumes

October 10th, 2025
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A student holds a tray of free lunch at a public school where universal free lunch is offered.
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Which states have free school lunch?

Updated August 18th, 2025
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A low-income woman and children cuddle. Back-to-school season can be expensive for low-income families.
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How to find free school supplies for low-income families

August 14th, 2025
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What is the free and reduced school lunch program?

August 6th, 2025
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A file filled with documents related to EBT cash, also called TANF or welfare
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What is EBT cash?

May 28th, 2025
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How to use your EBT card at an ATM

May 12th, 2025
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Can I get a free tablet with EBT through Lifeline?

Updated June 8th, 2026
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