MyFriendBen helps you find the housing and utility assistance programs you’re eligible for. We tell you how much assistance you can expect and the time it takes, so you can make a plan before you apply.
Housing and Utilities
Lifeline provides phone or internet discount
Crisis Intervention Program helps with heating or cooling expenses
Weatherization Program provides free home energy upgrades
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program helps with winter heating costs (seasonal: December through March)
NCHousingSearch maintains a statewide list of affordable and accessible housing
NC Coordinated Entry Services provides homeless services and homelessness prevention resources for people at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness
What is MyFriendBen?
I did not know that I am qualified to receive food stamps and I spent all these 6 months without food stamps and Medicaid. Now I am confident I will get it.
