Real People. Real Benefits Found.

“As a single mom with three kids, I was barely getting by on SNAP alone. BenefitStack found six programs I qualified for: WIC, CHIP for my kids, LIHEAP for utility bills, a childcare subsidy through CCDF, Head Start for my youngest, and the school lunch program. Combined, that is $18,000 a year in benefits I was leaving on the table. The enrollment guides walked me through every application. I had everything submitted in a single weekend.”

“I retired on Social Security and thought that was all I could get. My neighbor told me about BenefitStack and I figured I had nothing to lose. Turns out I qualified for SNAP, LIHEAP, the Medicare Savings Program, and a state property tax freeze. I had been paying full price on utilities for three years when I could have been getting help. The screener took five minutes and the report showed me exactly what to do. I wish I had found this sooner.”

“I was already receiving my VA disability pension, but BenefitStack showed me I also qualified for SNAP, Arizona state utility assistance, a property tax exemption for veterans, and the VA healthcare travel reimbursement program. The total came to an additional $14,800 a year beyond what I was already getting. The document checklist was a lifesaver because each program needed different paperwork and I had it all organized in one place.”

“My husband and I are legal permanent residents and we always assumed we did not qualify for government benefits. BenefitStack showed us that as green card holders who have been in the country for more than five years, we qualify for SNAP, Medicaid for our kids through CHIP, WIC for our youngest, LIHEAP, and the school lunch program. The combined annual value is $16,200. The screener was available in plain English and the enrollment guides explained exactly which immigration documents we needed for each application. We had everything submitted within two weeks.”

“I am a full-time college student working part-time at a coffee shop. I thought financial aid was the only help available. BenefitStack told me I qualified for a Pell Grant (which I already had), but also SNAP food benefits, Medicaid through the ACA expansion, and a state textbook assistance program. Between SNAP and Medicaid alone I am saving around $4,800 a year. The screener was quick and I did it between classes on my phone.”

“My 8-year-old son has cerebral palsy and I knew about Medicaid and SSI but assumed that was it. BenefitStack found that we also qualify for SNAP, LIHEAP, a state respite care program, a home modification grant through our county, and the Katie Beckett waiver for children with disabilities. The total came to $22,400 a year in additional support. The document checklist was critical because disability programs require specific medical documentation. Having it all in one list saved me weeks of back and forth with the benefits office.”

“After my divorce, I went from a dual income household to supporting two kids on my salary alone. I was too proud to ask for help but a coworker told me about BenefitStack. My new income level qualified me for SNAP, CHIP for my kids, LIHEAP, CCDF childcare assistance, and the school lunch program. That is $15,600 a year in benefits. The enrollment guides were specific to Georgia and told me exactly what documents to bring. I wish someone had told me about these programs sooner instead of letting me struggle for six months.”

“After my layoff, I was in panic mode. A friend recommended BenefitStack and I completed the screener the same day. It found unemployment insurance (which I already filed for), but also SNAP, COBRA subsidies through the ACA marketplace, LIHEAP, Washington state emergency rental assistance, a phone discount program, and WIC for my pregnant wife. The total annual value was over $21,000. Having everything in one report with clear next steps made an overwhelming situation manageable.”

“We live on a small farm 40 miles from the nearest county benefits office. Making the trip with three kids to apply for one program at a time was not realistic. BenefitStack screened us for everything at once and the report showed which programs have online applications. We qualified for SNAP, LIHEAP, CHIP for the kids, free school meals, and a USDA rural housing repair loan. That is $9,200 a year. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that two of the programs still required an in-person visit, but at least we knew exactly what to bring and only had to make one trip.”

“As a social worker, I thought I knew every benefit program out there. BenefitStack proved me wrong. I ran my own profile first and found two programs I was not aware of. Now I recommend it to every client. The screener is simple enough that even my elderly clients can complete it on their own. The enrollment difficulty ratings help me prioritize which applications to help with first. This tool should be standard in every social services office.”

“I drive for rideshare apps full time and my income varies from $1,800 to $3,500 a month depending on the season. I always assumed my good months would disqualify me from everything. BenefitStack showed me that based on my annual average income with two kids, I qualify for SNAP, ACA marketplace subsidies, LIHEAP, the EITC, and free school meals. The combined value is $8,100 a year. I had no idea gig workers could qualify for these programs. The report even explained how to document variable income for each application.”

“Our family of four lost everything when our apartment caught fire. We were staying in a hotel and had no idea where to start. A Red Cross volunteer mentioned BenefitStack. We screened the same night and found that we qualified for FEMA Individual Assistance, SNAP emergency benefits, Medicaid, LIHEAP, emergency rental assistance through our county, Section 8 housing, and the Salvation Army fire recovery program. The total was $19,500 in the first year between emergency and ongoing benefits. Having one report with every program and exactly what documents we needed was the only thing that kept us from falling apart.”