National Domestic Violence Hotline Deadline soon
24/7 crisis support, safety planning and referrals — free and confidential. Call, text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org.
Free help in Fort Worth & Tarrant County
Find the benefits you qualify for.
Food, health coverage, rent help, utility help, and more — real programs with real phone numbers, checked by hand. Answer a few questions and see what fits your household.
Right now · October 2026
The Fort Worth Housing Choice Voucher waitlist is closed. Join the free alerts list and we will email you the day it reopens.
What do you need help with?
Start with a category, or take the 2-minute check above and let us match you.
How it works
1
Answer a few questions
Household size, income range, ZIP code, and what you need help with. Nothing is stored with your name.
2
See your matches
We show the programs that fit, with the phone number and the official application link for each one.
3
Call or apply
Most programs take applications by phone or on their official site. If you want, we can prepare your guide for you.
Deadlines coming up
These programs have a date attached — check them first.
Texas Advocacy Project — Free Legal Help for Survivors Deadline soon
FREE legal services for survivors of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault and stalking: protective orders, custody, divorce and housing issues. Free and confidential.
Community Action Partners — Rent, Mortgage & Utility Help (City of Fort Worth) Deadline soon
Help with rent, mortgage and utility bills (CEAP) plus heating/cooling repair — when funding is available. Applications are online on scheduled dates or at in-person events (no walk-ins).
Start with the most-used
SNAP Food Benefits (Texas HHSC)
Monthly grocery money on a Lone Star Card — up to $994/mo for a family of 4 (FY2026 max).
JPS Connection — County Health Coverage
Tarrant County's safety-net health coverage through JPS clinics and John Peter Smith Hospital. Don't qualify? Uninsured patients still get at least 40% off self-pay bills. Eligibility: 817-702-1001.
Tarrant Area Food Bank — Find Food & SNAP Help
Free food through 500+ partner pantries across 13 counties, plus free one-on-one help applying for SNAP. No citizenship requirement for food help.
Start with a guide
Plain-word walkthroughs of the programs people here use most.
SNAP food benefits
Who qualifies, how much you can get, and how to apply in Texas.
Read the guide →
JPS Connection health coverage
Low-cost care at JPS for Tarrant County residents without insurance.
Read the guide →
Rent & housing help
Help with rent, deposits, and eviction — and where Fort Worth housing lists stand.
Read the guide →
Want us to do the legwork?
Tell us your situation once and we will prepare a personal guide — the programs that fit you, in order, with exactly who to call. It is free, and a person checks every guide before it is sent.
Apply for Me — freeQuestions people ask
Is this really free?
Yes. Fort Worth Benefits is a free community resource. The programs listed are free to apply to, and this site never charges you anything.
Do you apply for me, or do I apply myself?
We prepare and guide — you always submit your own application to the agency or organization running the program. We never ask for your Social Security number or bank details.
How do I know these programs are real and up to date?
Every listing was verified against the organization's own website or office in October 2026. If you find something out of date, use the “Report a problem” link on that program's page.
Do I need an account or sign-up?
No. The checker and the directory are free with no account. We only ask for your email if you want your guide or the newsletter sent to you.
What papers do I need when I apply?
It depends on the program. Most ask for a photo ID, proof of address (a bill or lease), and proof of income (pay stubs or a benefits letter). Each program page — and your personal guide — tells you exactly what to bring.
What happens after I fill out Apply for Me?
A person reads your answers, builds your personal guide — the programs in order, who to call, and what to bring — and emails it to you free. We never ask for your Social Security number or bank details.
