Community Resources: Access to Vital Assistance

Access essential resources and tools to navigate support programs like EBT, WIC, Medicaid, and more, while empowering your community and fostering collective resilience.

In a society built on broken promises and stitched together by red tape, it’s no wonder many find themselves slipping through the cracks. The systems that claim to support us are often the same ones that perpetuate our struggles, offering hollow gestures in place of meaningful solutions.

To the extent that these government programs can be efficient, they serve as crucial lifelines for individuals and families navigating challenging times.

Empowering yourself and others with knowledge of available resources can make a significant difference. Here’s a concise guide to accessing essential programs:

Health and Nutrition Assistance

EBT & SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

  • What It Is: Provides funds to help low-income individuals and families purchase food.

  • How to Apply:

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

  • What It Is: Offers nutrition education, healthy food, and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.

  • How to Apply:

    • Online: Arizona WIC Website

    • By Phone: Call 1-800-252-5942.

    • In Person: Find a local WIC clinic using this locator tool.

Healthcare Support

Medicare

  • What It Is: A federal health insurance program for individuals aged 65 or older, certain younger individuals with disabilities, and those with End-Stage Renal Disease.

  • How to Apply:

    • Online: Sign Up for Medicare.

    • By Phone: Call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778).

    • In Person: Locate your nearest Social Security office here.

Medicaid (AHCCCS in Arizona)

  • What It Is: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) provides health insurance to eligible low-income individuals and families.

  • How to Apply:

Financial Assistance

Disability Benefits

  • What It Is: Financial assistance for individuals unable to work due to disabilities.

  • How to Apply:

    • Online: Social Security Disability Benefits Application.

    • By Phone: Call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778).

    • In Person: Locate your nearest Social Security office here.