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211 Food Programs

211 Food Programs

Nationwide

Referrals to pantries, meal delivery, benefits, and emergency food for anyone needing local food or delivery help. Usually free referrals; Dial 211 or search online by ZIP.

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2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

Nationwide

Free live small-group virtual exercise classes led by certified Cancer Exercise Specialists, for women with any cancer including metastatic disease.

Physical Support
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4th Angel Mentoring Program

4th Angel Mentoring Program

Nationwide

Free one-on-one phone mentoring that pairs patients and caregivers with trained volunteers who have been there.

Peer SupportEmotional Support
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ACS Cancer Action Network

ACS Cancer Action Network

Nationwide

The American Cancer Society's advocacy affiliate, fighting for laws and policies that help cancer patients and families.

PolicyAdvocacy
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Air Care Alliance

Air Care Alliance

Nationwide

A central listing of free volunteer air transport groups serving patients nationwide.

Transportation
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Air Charity Network

Air Charity Network

Nationwide

Volunteer pilots providing free air transportation to distant medical care.

Transportation
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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Summer Camps

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Summer Camps

Nationwide

A nationwide directory of summer camps for children with cancer and their families, maintained by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Camps
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American Association for Cancer Research

American Association for Cancer Research

Nationwide

The world's largest professional organization dedicated to preventing and curing cancer through research.

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American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society

Nationwide

Provides helpline support, rides to treatment, Hope Lodge lodging, support groups, education, financial guidance, survivorship resources, and advocacy for all cancers.

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American Cancer Society tlc

American Cancer Society tlc

Nationwide

The ACS catalog of low-cost wigs, hats, and mastectomy products designed for people in treatment.

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American Institute for Cancer Research

American Institute for Cancer Research

Nationwide

Research and education on how diet, weight, and activity affect cancer risk and survivorship.

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Angel Flight South Central

Angel Flight South Central

Nationwide

Coordinates free volunteer-pilot air transportation to non-emergency medical treatment for patients in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico.

Transportation
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Angel Flight West

Angel Flight West

Nationwide

Arranges free air transportation with volunteer pilots for patients who need to travel to distant medical treatment, serving 13 western U.S. states including New Mexico.

Transportation
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Camp Mak-A-Dream

Camp Mak-A-Dream

Nationwide

Free, medically supervised Montana camp programs for children, teens, and adults affected by cancer.

Community ProgramsCamps
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Camp Sunshine

Camp Sunshine

Nationwide

Year round retreats in Casco, Maine for children with life threatening illnesses and their entire families, serving families from all 50 states free of charge.

CampsFamily Support
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Cancer and Careers

Cancer and Careers

Nationwide

Empowers people with cancer to work through and after treatment via free career coaching, resume review, webinars, publications, and guidance on workplace rights and disclosure.

EducationPractical SupportLegal Navigation
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Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition

Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition

Nationwide

A coalition database that matches patients to financial assistance programs by diagnosis and zip code.

Financial Assistance
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Cancer for College

Cancer for College

Nationwide

College scholarships for cancer survivors and patients pursuing higher education.

Scholarships
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Cancer Hope Network

Cancer Hope Network

Nationwide

One-on-one peer support matching patients and caregivers with trained survivor volunteers.

Peer SupportEmotional Support
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Cancer Research Institute

Cancer Research Institute

Nationwide

The pioneer of cancer immunotherapy research, funding science that harnesses the immune system.

EducationResearch
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Cancer Support Community

Cancer Support Community

Nationwide

Provides free emotional and practical support, helpline access, virtual and in-person support groups, education, survivorship programs, and advocacy.

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Cancer Survivors' Fund

Cancer Survivors' Fund

Nationwide

Scholarships and prosthetic assistance to help young cancer survivors get on with their future plans.

Scholarships
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CancerCare

CancerCare

Nationwide

Offers free counseling, support groups, educational workshops, limited financial assistance, and navigation support for all cancer types.

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CancerCare - A Helping Hand

CancerCare - A Helping Hand

Nationwide

Searchable cancer resource database and annual guide for people with cancer needing food and financial-support referrals. Free; Search for food, nutrition, or meal-delivery resources.

Meal DeliveryFood AssistanceFinancial Assistance
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Caregiver Action Network

Caregiver Action Network

Nationwide

Provides free education, peer support, condition-specific resources, and a Caregiver Help Desk for family caregivers nationwide, including those caring for people with cancer.

Caregiver SupportEducationPeer Support+2
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CDC Division of Cancer Prevention and Control

CDC Division of Cancer Prevention and Control

Nationwide

The CDC's national programs for cancer prevention, screening access, and survivorship.

ScreeningEducationPrevention
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Chai Lifeline

Chai Lifeline

Nationwide

Support may include meal delivery and practical help for children and families facing cancer or other serious illness. Free if available; Contact the regional office or case-management team.

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Cleaning for a Reason

Cleaning for a Reason

Nationwide

Free home cleanings for patients in treatment, donated by local cleaning companies.

Physical Support
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Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation

Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation

Nationwide

The ASCO foundation funding research and providing patient education through Cancer.Net resources.

EducationResearch
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Corporate Angel Network

Corporate Angel Network

Nationwide

Free flights to treatment aboard empty seats on corporate aircraft.

Transportation
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Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

Nationwide

Funds bold young scientists pursuing breakthrough cancer research.

Research
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DoorDash Project DASH

DoorDash Project DASH

Nationwide

Last-mile delivery for nonprofit food partners for food-bank or pantry clients facing transportation barriers. Free to recipient when partner-funded; Ask the local food bank/pantry whether it uses Project DASH.

Meal DeliveryFood AssistanceFinancial Assistance
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Dream Foundation

Dream Foundation

Nationwide

Fulfills final dreams for terminally ill adults and their families nationwide.

Experiences
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EBeauty

EBeauty

Nationwide

A free wig exchange program that ships donated wigs to women in treatment nationwide.

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Epic Experience

Epic Experience

Nationwide

Free week-long adventure camps in the Colorado Rockies for adult cancer survivors and thrivers.

Community ProgramsCampsExperiences
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Expect Miracles Foundation

Expect Miracles Foundation

Nationwide

SAMFund grants and scholarships that help young adult survivors move forward financially after treatment.

Scholarships
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Family Reach

Family Reach

Nationwide

Financial guidance and direct grants that keep families housed, fed, and in treatment.

HousingFinancial Assistance
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Feeding America - Find Your Local Food Bank

Feeding America - Find Your Local Food Bank

Nationwide

Free groceries, pantry and meal-program connections for anyone experiencing food insecurity. Free; Search by ZIP; call the food bank to ask specifically about home delivery.

Meal DeliveryFood AssistanceFinancial Assistance
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First Descents

First Descents

Nationwide

Free outdoor adventures, from kayaking to climbing, for young adults impacted by cancer.

Community ProgramsCampsExperiences
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Fisher House Foundation

Fisher House Foundation

Nationwide

Free lodging for military and veteran families near care, plus Hero Miles flights for treatment travel.

Travel FundingHousingTransportation
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Five Wishes (Aging with Dignity)

Five Wishes (Aging with Dignity)

Nationwide

Nonprofit program offering an easy-to-use, legally recognized advance directive that covers medical, personal, emotional, and spiritual end-of-life wishes.

Advance Care PlanningPatient Resources
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Food Is Medicine Coalition - Find an Agency

Food Is Medicine Coalition - Find an Agency

Nationwide

Directory of nonprofit medically tailored meal/grocery agencies for people with serious illness who need medically tailored food. Member services are generally free to eligible clients; Choose the nearest agency and revi

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For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation

For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation

Nationwide

Free respite vacations that give patients and their loved ones a break from cancer.

Family SupportExperiences
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Good Days

Good Days

Nationwide

Copay and travel assistance for people with chronic and life-altering conditions including cancer.

Copay AssistanceFinancial Assistance
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Good Wishes

Good Wishes

Nationwide

Free head scarves and wraps, each sent with a personal good wish.

Products
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Hair We Share

Hair We Share

Nationwide

Free human-hair wigs for children and adults with medical hair loss, plus hair donation programs.

Products
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HairToStay

HairToStay

Nationwide

The first national nonprofit subsidizing scalp cooling so patients can keep their hair through chemotherapy.

Financial AssistancePhysical Support
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Healing Circles Global

Healing Circles Global

Nationwide

Nonprofit offering free online peer support circles, including Living with Cancer circles, built around deep listening and shared experience.

Support GroupsEmotional SupportPeer Support+1
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Healthcare Hospitality Network

Healthcare Hospitality Network

Nationwide

A network of nearly 200 nonprofit hospitality houses offering free or low-cost lodging for patients and families.

Housing
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HealthWell Foundation

HealthWell Foundation

Nationwide

Grants that cover copays, premiums, and other out-of-pocket costs for underinsured patients.

Copay AssistanceFinancial Assistance
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Heavenly Hats Foundation

Heavenly Hats Foundation

Nationwide

Free new hats for anyone who has lost their hair to treatment; more than 6.2 million hats donated to date.

Products
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Help Hope Live

Help Hope Live

Nationwide

Trusted medical fundraising support for patients facing transplant-level and catastrophic expenses.

Fundraising SupportFinancial Assistance
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Hope Scarves

Hope Scarves

Nationwide

Scarves and survivor stories sent free to anyone in active treatment; more than 37,000 scarves delivered across all 50 states.

Products
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Imerman Angels

Imerman Angels

Nationwide

Provides one-on-one peer mentoring and support matching.

One On One Peer SupportMentor MatchingEmotional Support
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Inheritance of Hope

Inheritance of Hope

Nationwide

Legacy retreats that create lasting memories for young families facing a parent's serious illness.

Family SupportExperiences
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Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation

Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation

Nationwide

WOW! Experiences that give families a treasured getaway when a parent has late-stage cancer.

Family SupportExperiences
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Joe's House

Joe's House

Nationwide

A nationwide lodging guide that helps cancer patients find places to stay near treatment centers.

Housing
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Kesem

Kesem

Nationwide

Free camps and year-round programs for children whose parent has cancer, run by trained college students.

Family SupportCamps
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Knots of Love

Knots of Love

Nationwide

Handmade chemo caps and blankets, donated free to patients across the country.

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Lasagna Love

Lasagna Love

Nationwide

One volunteer-cooked family meal for anyone who could use a meal. Free; Request for self or nominate someone online.

Meal DeliveryFood AssistanceFinancial Assistance
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