Find Assistance Programs Near You

AssistanceFinder.org connects individuals and families with government and community resources — from housing vouchers and rent assistance to senior care, shelters, and food programs — all in one searchable directory.

We're building the most comprehensive assistance directory in the country. Sign up to be notified when we launch.

Programs We're Covering

Our directory will span five major categories of assistance, aggregating data from federal, state, and local sources into one easy-to-search platform.

Section 8 Housing

Find Public Housing Authorities, check waitlist status, view income limits, and learn how to apply for Housing Choice Vouchers in your area.

Emergency Rent Assistance

Locate emergency rental assistance programs, check funding availability, review eligibility requirements, and find application links for programs in your state.

Senior Living & Care

Browse senior living facilities including independent living, assisted living, nursing homes, and memory care. Filter by Medicaid acceptance, cost, and care level.

Homeless Services & Shelters

Find emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and coordinated entry points through HUD Continuum of Care programs.

Food Assistance & Pantries

Locate food banks, food pantries, SNAP offices, WIC clinics, and meal programs near you. View distribution schedules, hours, and what items are available.

More verticals coming soon

Including utility assistance, childcare, healthcare navigation, legal aid, and job training programs.

Our Mission

Navigating government and community assistance programs is unnecessarily complicated. Information is scattered across hundreds of federal, state, county, and local websites. Eligibility requirements are confusing. Wait times are unclear. And for people in crisis, the complexity of finding help can be the barrier that prevents them from getting it.

AssistanceFinder.org is building a single, searchable directory that brings all of this information together. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for anyone — whether you're facing eviction, caring for an aging parent, or simply trying to put food on the table — to find the programs available to you, understand the requirements, and take the first step toward getting help.

We aggregate data from public government databases, HUD records, USDA sources, and verified community organizations to build the most comprehensive and up-to-date assistance directory available.

Launching Spring 2026

Be the first to search our directory when it goes live. Sign up for launch updates.