Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
TANF is a federal program that provides cash assistance to low-income families with children.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
SSI is a federal program that provides monthly benefits to low-income people with disabilities.
General Assistance (GA)
GA is a state-funded program that provides cash assistance to low-income people who do not meet the eligibility requirements for TANF or SSI.
Medicaid
Medicaid is a federal health insurance program for low-income people.
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
The HCV Program, also known as Section 8, is a federal program that helps low-income families afford housing.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
The WIC Program provides food assistance, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to pregnant women, new mothers, and infants and children up to age 5.
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
The SFMNP provides low-income seniors with coupons to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from farmers’ markets.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
The CSFP provides low-income people with boxes of nutritious foods, such as canned fruits, vegetables, and meats.
These are just a few of the many government assistance programs available. To find out more about the programs that may be available to you, you can contact your local social services office or visit the website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
