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Call us. Tell our fronter your situation in five minutes. We send you the federal programs, local food banks, and free hotlines that actually match — with real human guidance, free.
Call now — free(833) 453-0508Mon–Fri 9am–6pm CT · Avg wait under 3 min
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How It Works
One call. Real referrals. No runaround.
We're a free information and referral service. Tell us your situation and we'll point you to the federal programs, local food banks, and hotlines that actually fit — with real human guidance.
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Call us — or submit a form
Most people call (833) 453-0508 and a real fronter picks up within minutes. If we’re closed, fill out our short form and we’ll call you back the next business day.
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Fronter opens your ticket
Our fronter takes basic details — your situation, what’s urgent, where you’re located — and opens a ticket with your reference number so we can track your case.
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You get the right phone numbers
We send a referral packet with the federal programs (211, LIHEAP, USDA, HUD) and local food banks that match your situation — plus the questions to ask when you call them. We follow up to make sure you got through.
Real referralsHelp Topics
Six topics. One phone call.
Whatever the situation, our fronters know which federal programs, state agencies, and local nonprofits fit. We point. We don't pay bills.
Most Requested
Rent & Housing
We refer to federal rental programs (Section 8, Public Housing), state emergency rental funds, and HUD-approved housing counselors.
Find rental help optionsHigh Demand
Utilities & Internet
We refer to LIHEAP (federal energy assistance), Lifeline (free phone/internet), and Weatherization programs.
See utility programsToday
Food & Groceries
We refer to SNAP/EBT, WIC, local food banks (51-state directory), school meal programs, and Meals on Wheels.
Find food resourcesCoverage
Healthcare & Insurance
We refer to ACA Marketplace, Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP for kids, and prescription assistance programs.
See healthcare programsLong-term
Financial Help
We refer to nonprofit credit counseling, unemployment offices, IRS hardship programs, and free legal aid networks.
See financial resourcesFuture
Education & Career
We refer to FAFSA, Pell Grants, FSEOG, state workforce boards, and free job training (WIOA) programs.
Explore education aidAll 50 States + DC
We've mapped food banks in every state.
Click any state to see a verified directory of Feeding America-network food banks with real addresses and phone numbers.
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Real Phone Numbers, Real Help
Need help tonight?
These free, verified federal and 501(c)(3) hotlines connect you with food, housing, energy, and crisis support — answered by real humans, not bots.
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211 — Local Help, Any Need
United Way nationwide help line. Connects you with local food, housing, utility, healthcare, employment, and crisis services in your community.
2-1-1Official sitefoodMon–Fri, 8am–8pm ET
USDA National Hunger Hotline
Free help finding food banks, SNAP/EBT info, soup kitchens, and meal sites near you. English and Spanish operators.
1-866-348-6479En español: 1-877-842-6273Official siteutilityMon–Fri, 9am–7pm ET
LIHEAP / NEAR Energy Assistance
National Energy Assistance Referral hotline — connects you to your state LIHEAP office for help with heating, cooling, and weatherization bills.
1-866-674-6327Official sitehousingBusiness hours, Mon–Fri
HUD Housing Counseling
Find a HUD-approved housing counselor for help with renting, buying a home, foreclosure, or reverse mortgages — free or low-cost in your area.
1-800-569-4287Official sitehealthcare24/7
Healthcare.gov Marketplace
Help enrolling in ACA health insurance, finding subsidies, and navigating the federal marketplace. TTY: 1-855-889-4325.
1-800-318-2596Official siteeducationMon–Fri business hours
American Job Center / CareerOneStop
Free help finding jobs, training programs, career resources, and unemployment benefits info from the U.S. Department of Labor. Call 1-877-US2-JOBS.
1-877-872-5627Official siteNote: These are official government and 501(c)(3) hotlines we share as a public service. Collective Support is not affiliated with these organizations.
Real Conversations
What people actually say after the call.
Composite stories from real ticket follow-ups. Names changed for privacy.
“I called scared we'd lose our apartment. The fronter walked me through what to ask the landlord, found two emergency programs in our county, and stayed on the line while I dialed the first one.”
Maria L.
San Antonio, TX · Rental hardship
“Honestly thought it was going to be another website that didn't pick up. A real person answered, took my situation in five minutes, and emailed me a callback time. That email came on time.”
James D.
Cleveland, OH · Utility shutoff
“They were straight with me — walked through three different programs my situation might fit, told me which one to try first and why, then followed up by email two days later to ask if I got through. I had.”
Denise T.
Orlando, FL · Food assistance
Common Questions
Things people ask first.
Yes, calling (833) 453-0508 is completely free. There is no fee to talk to us, no fee to request a callback, and no upsells on the call. We're a for-profit company — but we don't charge callers. We make our money elsewhere, not from you.
Ready When You Are
Pick up the phone. We'll pick up too.
A 5-minute call. A real fronter on the line. We send you the federal programs, local food banks, and hotlines that fit your situation — free, with real human guidance.
Call now — free(833) 453-0508Mon–Fri 9am–6pm CT · Average wait under 3 minutes