November Freebies, Relief Programs, and Settlements You Can Get Right Now

If you’re looking for help this November, you’re in luck. There are free groceries, holiday meals, cash grants, and even class-action settlements available across the country. Many of these offers are open to people with SNAP or TANF benefits, veterans, parents, or business owners—so there’s something here for just about everyone.

Grocery and Meal Help This Month

GoPuff is offering up to $50 in free groceries for SNAP recipients. You can use the promo code SNAPRELIEF1 from November 1–15 for $25 off eligible groceries, and then use SNAPRELIEF2 from November 16–30 for another $25 off. You just need to have your SNAP EBT card added to your GoPuff account.

Propel, the app that helps you track your EBT balance, is offering $50 cash cards to select households with three or more members who receive the maximum SNAP benefit. These payments are limited and chosen by eligibility. You’ll need to keep the Propel app installed and check your notifications for updates.

We’re also giving away a free stress relief workbook called Mastering Your Circles. It’s a short, simple journal with quick daily exercises that can help reduce anxiety. You can download it from our HOPE website.

Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance

Ibotta is once again offering 100% cashback on select Thanksgiving items. New users can get a free turkey and sides. Existing users can unlock the offer by referring someone who then redeems a receipt. Free side dishes unlock every Monday throughout the month. You can get started with our Ibotta page.

Other groups like Operation Turkey, Thanksgiving Heroes, and Lerner & Rowe are also helping families this season. To see what’s available near you, check our full Thanksgiving list.

For Christmas help, it’s important to act early. Programs like Angel Tree and Toys for Tots begin taking signups in November, and many close before December starts. You may need proof of income, ID, or residency. You can find local Christmas help on our Christmas programs page.

Veterans and military families can enjoy free meals from several restaurants on Veterans Day, November 11. Some of the confirmed offers this year include Applebee’s, Chili’s, Freddy’s (which is handing out meal cards valid through the end of the year), and Red Robin. For more participating restaurants, visit our Veterans Day list.

Emergency Cash, TANF, and Grocery Help

Some states are offering extra TANF payments or emergency cash to help families during the shutdown. Unlike SNAP, TANF funds are more flexible at the state level. You can find updates for your area on our TANF guide.

SNAP benefits are also being affected in some states due to the ongoing funding issues. Some states are supplementing with their own relief, while others are cutting benefits temporarily. To check what’s happening in your state, visit our SNAP shutdown updates.

If someone in your home works in food or beverage service, CORE may be able to help. Their Groceries with Gratitude program offers e-gift cards that can feed a family for about five meals. The deadline to apply is November 24, and you can do that through our CORE page.

Grants for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Gusto is offering up to $40,000 in advertising and perks for community-minded businesses. Their deadline is November 21. You can learn more here.

Galaxy Grants is awarding $2,500 to a woman- or minority-owned business. Applications are open through November 30. You can review the program details and submit your application online.

Other helpful opportunities include Camp Fire, which offers camp scholarships for low income kids in Seattle. Veterans in New Hampshire or Maine can also receive $20 market vouchers each time they visit select winter markets—check the list of locations for more information.

Women who are raising children and pursuing college can still apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award. That’s open through mid-November and you can learn more at the Soroptimist website.

Cash from Settlements You May Be Owed

There are several class-action settlements open right now that could send you a cash payment or other benefits. Many of these require just a quick claim form, and a few will send payments automatically if you qualify.

If you got a debt collection letter from Husch Blackwell between May 30, 2023 and May 30, 2024, you may be eligible for a $30 payment. You can check eligibility and find claim details on the settlement FAQ page.

If you used a credit, debit, or prepaid card at a Canteen vending machine anytime between 2014 and July 9, 2025, you may be owed between $30 and $360. The settlement claims they overcharged customers beyond the posted prices. You can submit your claim by November 14 at vendingmachinesettlement.com, and no proof is required.

Evenflo “Big Kid” booster seats purchased between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2022 may qualify for a cash payment and a $25 product credit per seat (up to two). If you’re eligible, you can file your claim at bigkidboostersettlement.com by November 24.

Payless car rental customers who were charged Gas Service Option or Roadside Protection fees between January 1, 2016 and November 25, 2023 could get up to $20 per GSO charge and $12 per RSP charge. To select your payment method (Venmo, Zelle, or e-check), go to paylessrentalsettlement.com by November 10.

If your phone number was on the Do Not Call Registry for at least 30 days and you got two or more sales calls from American Income Life Insurance between August 11, 2019 and December 4, 2024, you may qualify for a share of a $14 million fund. Claims are due November 25 at donotcallsettlement.com.

Florida residents who received billing or cancellation debt collection emails from Progressive between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. (local time) from July 2, 2022 to May 16, 2025 could be eligible for a share of a $500,000 fund. Claims are open now at electroniccommssettlement.com and must be submitted by November 24.

American Family Insurance policyholders may be eligible for payments if they filed a structural loss claim in Arizona, Wisconsin, or Illinois during specific time frames. These settlements vary by state:

• Arizona residents with claims between June 24, 2018 and November 4, 2022 can visit zubiadedepreciationsettlement.com.
• Wisconsin residents with claims between November 2, 2019 and May 15, 2025 can go to halldepreciationsettlement.com.
• Illinois residents with claims between November 2, 2018 and September 7, 2022 should check martindepreciationsettlement.com.

Indiana residents who used the Margaret Mary Community Hospital patient portal between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2023 can claim $25 and a year of Privacy Shield Pro services. Claims are accepted through December 1 at mmchsettlement.com.

In Pennsylvania, if you placed an order on AutoZone.com on or after January 1, 2022 and weren’t an AutoZone Rewards member, you may qualify for a $20 payment. Submit your claim by November 13 at az-settlement.com.

Louisiana residents who accessed the LCMC Health patient portal between January 1, 2019 and November 30, 2022 can receive $15 plus access to Privacy Shield Pro tools like VPN, password scan, and dark web monitoring. File by November 25 at lcmcdatasettlement.com.

Finally, if you’re in California and had an unauthorized Way2Go debit card transaction denied on or after July 20, 2020, you could get back up to 73% of that denied amount. If you’re eligible, you don’t have to do anything to claim the money—it should be sent automatically. If you want to opt out, visit caunauthorizedtransactionsettlement.com.

Relief Recap

This month brings a wide variety of support—from groceries and energy help to business grants and settlement cash. There’s help for veterans, parents, SNAP recipients, and even folks affected by robocalls or product issues.

Deadlines are coming fast, so try to pick one thing to apply for today. Even small payments or gift cards can make a big difference as we head into the holidays.