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Many helping agencies will need you to provide the same basic set of documents. We recommend having the following items ready to help you get started:
 

• Picture ID

• Social Security cards for everyone in the household

• Proof of all sources of income:

  • Check stubs for last 30 days

  • Social security or disability award letter

  • Unemployment statements for last 30 days

  • Child Support Information

  • Wage statement from the Department of Labor if you have no income

• Government benefit documentation:

  • SNAP/food stamps

  • TANF/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 

  • Section 8

• Proof of all expenses:

  • Mortgage or Lease information

  • Utility bills

  • Medical bills

  • Past-due notices

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Bring any documents that you think will help paint a picture of your situation for the agency you are asking for help. It is better to have too much information than too little.