Assistance programs in Massachusetts
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
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Massachusetts SNAP (Food Assistance)
Massachusetts SNAP helps eligible households buy groceries using an EBT card. DTA accepts applications through DTA Connect, by telephone and through paper application routes.
Massachusetts WIC Nutrition Program
Massachusetts WIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants and children under five. An online pre-application starts contact wit
Housing assistance
Massachusetts Legal Aid (MassLegalHelp / MassLRF)
MassLegalHelp explains Massachusetts legal rights, and the Massachusetts Legal Resource Finder helps locate legal assistance. These tools help you find an appropriate provider
Utility assistance
Fuel Assistance / LIHEAP (Massachusetts)
Massachusetts HEAP helps eligible residents pay part of their winter heating costs. Apply through the local energy agency or the Commonwealth’s HEAP portal.
Weatherization Assistance Program (Massachusetts)
Massachusetts weatherization provides home energy efficiency services for households eligible for HEAP. The HEAP application also serves as the weatherization application.
Health coverage
MassHealth (Medicaid) & Children's Medical Security Plan
MassHealth and the Children’s Medical Security Plan provide health coverage pathways in Massachusetts. The application used depends on age, family circumstances and long-term
Cash and income support
Massachusetts Earned Income Tax Credit
The Massachusetts earned income tax credit is claimed on a state income tax return. It can reduce tax and produce a refund for qualifying workers, including some who are not o
Massachusetts TAFDC (Cash Assistance)
TAFDC provides Massachusetts cash assistance to eligible pregnant people, parents and relative caregivers. DTA also connects participating families with education, employment
Unemployment Insurance (Massachusetts DUA)
Massachusetts DUA provides unemployment insurance to eligible workers who lose work or have substantially reduced hours. Apply through Unemployment Services for Workers and fi
Additional support
Mass 211
Mass 211 connects Massachusetts residents with community services, including housing, food, utilities and child care. It provides referrals; each provider decides whether it c
RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition)
Massachusetts RAFT provides short-term help with housing emergencies. The Housing Help Hub accepts applications, and regional agencies handle review and case questions.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.