About AssistanceFinder.org

Our Mission

AssistanceFinder.org is an independent informational resource dedicated to helping individuals and families find government and community assistance programs. We believe that access to information about available resources should be simple, free, and barrier-free.

Millions of Americans are eligible for assistance programs they don't know about. Information about these programs is often scattered across dozens of government websites, each with different interfaces, different terminology, and different levels of detail. Our goal is to aggregate this information into a single, searchable directory that makes it easy to find help — no matter where you live or what you need.

What We Cover

Our directory spans five major categories of assistance programs:

Section 8 Housing — Public Housing Authority listings, Housing Choice Voucher programs, waitlist status, income limits, and application information across all 50 states.

Emergency Rent Assistance — Federal, state, and local Emergency Rental Assistance programs, eligibility requirements, funding status, and application links.

Senior Living & Care — Independent living communities, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and memory care facilities with details on Medicaid acceptance, costs, amenities, and availability.

Homeless Services — Emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing, and coordinated entry access points through HUD's Continuum of Care programs.

Food Assistance — Food banks, food pantries, SNAP (food stamps) offices, WIC clinics, and community meal programs with distribution schedules, hours, and service details.

Our Data Sources

We aggregate data from publicly available government databases and verified community resources, including HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) records, USDA food program data, state and county program databases, and verified nonprofit organization listings. Our team works to keep this information current and accurate, though we encourage users to verify details directly with program administrators.

Important Disclaimer

AssistanceFinder.org is an independent informational resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any government agency at the federal, state, or local level. The information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice or a guarantee of eligibility for any program. Program details, eligibility requirements, and availability can change without notice. Always verify information directly with the relevant program administrator.