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Who JohnHelp is built for
- Low-income and no-income households, including anyone living paycheck to paycheck.
- People experiencing homelessness or at risk of eviction.
- Families who need food, diapers, child care or school support.
- People out of work, between jobs, or working and still falling short each month.
- Seniors, veterans and people with disabilities living on a fixed income.
- Anyone in a hard moment who needs help today and cannot afford to pay for it.
Help John can find near you
- Food banks and food pantries near you, free meals, and SNAP (food stamps) enrollment help.
- Emergency shelters, help paying rent, eviction prevention, and low-income housing.
- Free and low-cost clinics, dental care, mental health counseling, and prescription assistance.
- Help paying electric, gas and water bills (LIHEAP), emergency financial assistance, and free tax help.
- Job training, American Job Centers, resume help, and job openings near you.
- Child care, diapers, legal aid, rides and bus passes, and support for seniors and veterans.
Questions people ask John
Who is JohnHelp for?
JohnHelp is for anyone with a low income or no income: families living paycheck to paycheck, people who are homeless or about to lose their housing, people out of work, and seniors, veterans and people with disabilities on a fixed income. There is no income limit to check and nothing to prove. If you need help, JohnHelp is for you.
How do I find a food bank near me?
Tell John "food" and your ZIP code. He checks the Feeding America network and other trusted directories for food banks, food pantries and free meal sites near you, with hours and phone numbers, and can text the details to your phone.
Where can I get help paying rent or my utility bills?
Ask John for "rent help" or "electric bill" with your ZIP code. He finds emergency rental assistance, eviction prevention, HUD-approved housing counselors and utility assistance (LIHEAP) offices near you.
Is JohnHelp really free?
Yes. JohnHelp is completely free, with no account, no credit card and no ID required, and your information is never sold.
Can I use JohnHelp in my language?
Yes. JohnHelp works in more than 100 languages on the web, by phone at (888) 884-3817, and by text message.
What if I need help right now?
Call or text 211 for free local help, call or text 988 for a mental health or suicide crisis, or call 911 in an emergency.