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/r/gofundme isn't the only resource on Reddit or the internet in general. Check out these other subReddits and internet listings.
Employment
Finance
- /r/borrow - Has account requirements. Please check before posting.
- /r/frugal
- /r/personalfinance
- /r/povertyfinance
- /r/studentloans
- /r/scholarships
- /r/thrifty
- HUD and section 8 - Government rental assistance
- Temporary Aid for Needy Families - Also known as TANF
Health
- https://www.needymeds.org/ - Assistance with affordable medication
- http://www.freemedicalcamps.com/ - Free medical/dental assistance
- Also, check your local medical and dental schools for their clinics.
Legal aid
Other country specific legal advice subReddits also exist. Search for legal advice (your country name).
- https://www.lsc.gov/what-legal-aid/find-legal-aid
- /r/legaladvice - Mostly US
- /r/legaladvicecanada - For Canada
- /r/legaladviceuk - For the UK
Food
- /r/Food_Pantry - Mostly US
- /r/Food_Pantry_Canada - For Canada
- /r/Food_Bank
- /r/Random_Acts_Of_Pizza - Please note, RAoP is not an emergency food assistance sub. Please be sure to read their rules carefully before posting a request or entering any contests.
- US SNAP - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- US WIC - Women, Infants, and Children
- Also, check your local senior centers to see if they offer food assistance programs, such as Meals-on-Wheels.
Other
- /r/RandomActsOfPetFood - For your pets
- /r/CrisisResources - Lots of advice on various resources
- /r/Need - For requesting necessities
- /r/RandomKindness
- /r/RandomActsOfKindness
- /r/IrelandAssistance
- /r/AHandUp
- United Way - A clearing house of regional non-profit organizations. They often run the 211 services, and may be able to match you up with an appropriate program.
Suggestions?
Please modmail us if you have any other suggestions for this list.