See what you qualify for
Answer a few questions. We match you to free programs in San Jose and Santa Clara County — food, rent help, health coverage, utility discounts and more. About two minutes. We never sell your information.
Free. No account. Not a government agency.
What is your ZIP code?
Most of these programs serve Santa Clara County — for example 95112, 95113, or 95125. Your ZIP also decides which local agency is yours for rent and emergency help.
Please enter a 5-digit ZIP code.
What language do you prefer?
We will email your personalized guide in this language where we have it. The questions run in English and Spanish today; the Vietnamese guide is in review. For free help in 180+ languages, call 2-1-1 any time.
How is your housing right now?
We ask this first on purpose: rent help works best BEFORE a court notice. Answer honestly — it only changes which doors we show you first.
Please pick the one that fits best.
How many people are in your household?
Count the people who live with you AND buy and prepare food together — food programs use this "food household," which can be smaller than everyone under your roof.
About how much does your household make each month?
Before taxes — your best guess is fine. This is how the programs themselves decide.
Type an amount, or pick one above.
Does any of this fit your household?
Check all that apply — each one opens different doors. None of this is shared with any agency.
What health coverage do you have now?
If you have Medi-Cal, we will ask your renewal month — in 2026, renewing on time is how people KEEP coverage, and new enrollment rules changed on January 1.
It is the month on your county renewal letter — or sign in to BenefitsCal to see it. Missed it already? You get a 90-day cure period to finish and keep coverage.
Please pick the closest one.
What do you need most right now?
Pick the biggest one — we will still show you everything else you may qualify for, with this first.
Your results are ready
Tell us where to send them. We email your personalized guide — every program you matched, with phone numbers and apply links — and show your results right here. Your email also joins the free San Jose Benefits newsletter for deadline reminders and new programs. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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Amounts are rough monthly estimates from each program’s own published figures (for CalFresh, the federal maximum for your household size). Your real amounts depend on your application — applying is always free at the official sites.
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