 TITLE: Stimulus Check Delayed? Here’s How to Cover Your Costs CONTENT: 7\\. Research Free Assistance\n----------------------------\nNonprofit and for-profit organizations are stepping up to offer different types of assistance to households in need. These can range from free groceries and meal delivery services to direct cash or gift card distributions. Individual professionals are also offering a hand with free and low-cost financial planning or counseling over the phone and online.\nMany national organizations have coronavirus-specific pages on their websites, but also search for local resources. Some cities, neighborhoods and even streets have mutual aid groups online where you can offer or request help. There are also funds for people with specific identities or who work in certain industries. END