What we collect
Information you enter. Our screener asks for general details like household size, monthly income range, and your state or ZIP so we can estimate which programs (SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and others) you may qualify for. If you sign up for alerts or contact us, we collect your email. We never ask for your EBT card number, PIN, Social Security number, or bank details.
Automatically collected. We collect basic technical data (IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed) through analytics and advertising cookies to keep the tool free and understand what content helps people.
How we use it
- To estimate your eligibility and show the right state-specific program information.
- To send the alerts or updates you sign up for (unsubscribe anytime).
- To improve the screener and measure which guides are useful.
- To show ads that keep the tool free.
Advertising & cookies (Google AdSense)
CheckMyBenefits displays ads through Google AdSense to keep the tool free. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party vendor cookies at aboutads.info/choices. You can also control cookies in your browser settings.
Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We use trusted service providers (for hosting, email delivery, analytics, and advertising) that process data only on our behalf. We do not share your screener answers with government agencies — applying for benefits is always done directly with your state.
Your choices
You can use the screener without giving an email, unsubscribe at any time, and request deletion of any contact details you submitted by emailing beharris234@gmail.com. This site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13.
CheckMyBenefits is a free, independent tool and is not affiliated with the USDA, the Food and Nutrition Service, or any government agency.