Free gas card requests: 1-800-633-6157 Monday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. EST; Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. EST

Gas, Transportation and Essential Needs Assistance Programs

Free Gas Cards Foundation runs free gas card assistance ($100–$200 for eligible households every 6 months) and free referrals for emergency, grocery and transportation needs. Car repair support, transit vouchers and community partner offers are planned and depend on funding and partners.

Active

Free Gas Card Assistance

Prepaid gas cards worth $100, $150 or $200 for eligible households, once every 6 months, subject to program requirements and available funding.

Apply for a gas card →

Active

Emergency Resource Referrals

Connections to established programs for utilities, employment, food and other essential needs, by phone and through our free guides and state resource pages.

Find local help →

Active (referrals)

Grocery and Essential Needs Referrals

Referrals to food banks, grocery assistance and household support programs in your area. We do not distribute groceries directly.

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Referrals active · vouchers depend on funding

Transportation Support

Referrals to Medicaid transportation, senior rides and transit programs are available now. Transit passes and transportation vouchers are planned and depend on funding.

Medicaid transportation guide →

Planned · through partners

Car Repair Assistance

Discounts or limited repair support through confirmed automotive partners, once partner agreements are in place. Until then, see our free car repair guide.

Car repair help today →

Planned

Community Partner Offers

Verified discounts and offers from participating local businesses. Businesses interested in participating can email contact@freegascards.org.

Become a partner →

Status key: Active available now · Partly active referrals now, direct help depends on funding · Planned not yet available. All assistance is subject to program requirements and available funding.

Need help paying for gas this month?

Eligible households can receive a free gas card worth $100, $150 or $200 once every 6 months. Applying is free.

Apply for a Free Gas CardCall 1-800-633-6157