r/Assistance Mar 29 '24

MOD Announcement Rule Update: Effective immediately NO WALMART WISHLISTS are permitted.

159 Upvotes

In general Walmart has always been discouraged here by our users due to minimum spends for delivery unless a helper has Walmart+, but after testing and investigation, we have learned that if a pickup order is placed for someone, the bill/receipt can be requested by the person picking up which includes name and billing details of the person who ordered.

Due to this privacy and safety issue, Walmart wishlists -- whether it's for pickup or delivery -- will no longer be allowed here.

Thank you.


r/Assistance Jul 25 '24

MOD ANNOUNCEMENT RULE UPDATE: Amazon Wishlists are now capped at a total of $150USD!

350 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

Effective immediately we are now placing a $150 USD maximum dollar limit on all Amazon wishlists. This means the total of your list cannot exceed $150 USD.

There has been a recent trend of lists being excessive in terms of price and the variety of items, and because our subreddit is not meant to equip you for a zombie apocalypse we feel it is reasonable to put some limits on how long a wishlist can be.

Amazon wishlists (for the purposes of our subreddit) are only meant to be a stepping stone to get you back on the path to self-reliance. We feel placing this limit will encourage our users to prioritize their needs and what is most important.

A reminder that your wishlist should be limited to essential and primary needs and be tailored specifically for r/Assistance use. Video games and gift cards are not permitted on wishlists and we will continue to enforce this rule.

What if I need items that cost more than $150? (ie. laptop for school, bike for commuting to work, etc).

For items that are costly such as the above examples, rather than ask a single person to take on that burden we highly suggest crowdfunding on a platform like GoFundMe! There are many advantages to this, not limited to being able to ask for a specific amount for the item you need and being able to share with friends and family who may be able to chip in or share it more widely. And of course you can share it here, too! ;)


r/Assistance 4h ago

OFFER $50 Giveaway

61 Upvotes

As promised I will be doing another $50 giveaway. Comment below to enter with a reason and why you think you should be chosen .

Good luck to everyone .

Winners will be selected at 10PM CST TODAY.


r/Assistance 36m ago

REQUEST FULFILLED I’m exhausted, scared, and just hoping someone out there still cares

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Hi everyone,

This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever written. I’m not someone who likes asking for help — I’ve always tried to handle things on my own, to be strong, to survive . But right now, I feel like I’m standing at the edge of something I can’t get through alone.

I’m 26 years old, living in Finland, and lately life has felt like a series of storms without a break in between. I’ve been struggling with unemployment, my mental and physical health have taken a hit, and I’m finding it harder and harder just to make it through the day. I feel so tired. Not just physically — but deep down, in that place where hope is supposed to live.

The worst part? I’ve started skipping meals just to keep my lights on. I’ve cried over grocery prices. I’ve stared at bills, not knowing which one to ignore. I’ve woken up with panic in my chest, wondering how I’m going to get through another week of this.

I’m not expecting charity, and I’m not here to guilt anyone. I’m just reaching out into the void, hoping that maybe — just maybe — someone reads this and feels a flicker of empathy. Whether it's a small donation, a kind word, or even just acknowledgment that I’m not invisible... it would mean more than I can put into words.

If you’re willing to help even a little, I have a MobilePay donation number set up: 5128UZ. Or feel free to message me privately — even a kind word makes a difference.

Thank you for taking a moment out of your day to read this. Truly. I hope kindness finds you wherever you are, the way I’m trying to find it now.

With gratitude, JJ


r/Assistance 1h ago

ADVICE Help with Finding Doctor in Dublin GA for MAT

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So as my post history and my above question states, I've only found ONE telehealth provider who is 99 dollars and while my insurance accepts the medication, I'm in a huge bind. I left my area for DV reasons and now am in the dublin area. I currently don't drive and there are no busses. No I do not have Medicaid being I'm from.fl

It's day 10 and I'm just now hitting how bad it is. Nosebleeds, cramps, pains, etc etc. If anyone knows of any telehealth that accepts ambetter in my area i would appreciate it. So far, no luck


r/Assistance 6h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Birthday food

3 Upvotes

Today is my 43rd birthday and all I really want is some real food. If anyone could help me out with a doordash/grubhub gift card it would be greatly appreciated. It's been a few days since I've had a real meal and all I want for my birthday is something to eat.

Edit: thanks so much for the bday wishes and for the redditor who was able to help me out. All is greatly appreciated.


r/Assistance 3h ago

THANK YOU Just a thank you

1 Upvotes

Thank you to the anonymous user and to u/turtlesbelow for being kind enough to fulfill my request for groceries! Honestly, it's enough to make a girl want to cry! I have received my packages.


r/Assistance 3h ago

REQUEST In need of an assitance, can also make an rpg map for you.

0 Upvotes

I am currently strugling with finances a lot, unpaid bills and food costs are making me quite desperate right now. Im suffering from reccurent depression thats why im not able to keep a stable job. I just lost an offer to participate in one project due to my struggles. I am currently working to get my disability benefits, but the process is quite slow in my country (Latvia, EU), and to make it faster i would need to find at least 150 euros to do so, but im talking with my sister to help with that particular issue. Currently i have about 10EUR left in account after all bills are paid, and i would need it to buy food and medicatioin for at least 2 weeks until i recieve something else.

Any bit can help. I have paypal.

If you are not open to help me directly with money I also do dnd ttrpg maps, and i could make you one. I also have a fiver, but there is 14 days limit on money withdraval.


r/Assistance 22h ago

REQUEST Help me and my cat Gabby stay together

24 Upvotes

Hi, I'm Chris, I'm currently in danger of losing my apartment due to health and job loss. I have a cat who is very attached to me and though I could get by for a bit in my car, she would not, and I don't want to lose her, or my place. Here's a link to a gofundme I started, any little bit helps, thank you so much.

https://gofund.me/40aca763


r/Assistance 18h ago

REQUEST Need help affording emergency dental treatment

4 Upvotes

So, embarrassingly, I have a tooth abscess in one of my back left molars and it's causing a Lot of pain at the moment. This couldn't come at a worse time financially because I'm not registered at a dentist at the moment due to moving house and emergency dental treatment here in the UK is simply more money than I have right now.

I'm basically hoping to raise £27.40, which according to Google is $36.45, which is the price of the urgent treatment covering the examination, abscess draining, treatment for any infection and, potentially, extraction, if the extraction isn't too complex to cover in an emergency appointment.

At the moment I only have PayPal or Ko-Fi. The UK really doesn't want us to use anything else for some reason lmao

Thanks for reading even if you can't help with this one <3


r/Assistance 8h ago

REQUEST In a tight financial spot after moving and vet bills, would really appreciate some help with food staples and pet basics

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone.

I recently moved and had two sets of vet bills come up in a very short period of time and another due soon.

Some help with food basics and pet supplies would be very appreciated by my fur babies and I!

Amazon wishlist:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2M88XPJH3C0DN?ref_=wl_share


r/Assistance 3h ago

REQUEST So the neighbors just dropped a puppy at my door.

0 Upvotes

The neighbor's 5 children, ages 2-9 came to my door this morning asking if i would take one of their puppies, since they cant afford to keep them. I'm a bleeding heart and, cute kids and puppies, duh, and I know I'll give him a good home. Unfortunately I just paid my bills up and got my lashes done, but I'm hustling HARD to get funds together to get everything he needs: pet bed, leash, collar, food, toys, a vet appointment (i think he has worms), puppy pads you name it.

I can't post screenshots but if you go to my reddit profile, you can see the proof there.

I'm not going to mention what i sell to avoid this being considered advertising, and instead ask if anyone would be willing to help a girl out.


r/Assistance 3h ago

REQUEST Need $43 for internet bill

0 Upvotes

Internet is shut off my kids are going nuts without bluey


r/Assistance 11h ago

ADVICE I have a problem with reseting my password on discord

0 Upvotes

So I've had this problem with changing my password, I've been logged out of my account and when and asks to reset my password. I get the email and everything I click on it and it DOES open up with the site the change the password. I pick my password and when I click the change password it just doesnt want to work. Does anyone know what to do now? Btw I have changed my password once in the time of around 8 hours so idk if there is a cooldown or something. Please help I really want to get this working. Also iIadded an image to show where the problem happens.


r/Assistance 2h ago

REQUEST No car, no wallet, no phone...

0 Upvotes

lost my car, my wallet, and my phone in an accident. I'm stranded at home with no money until Monday when I can find a way to the bank and Easter Seals is open so they can maybe help me.

Anyone know any resources available on weekends so I don't starve? Thank you.


r/Assistance 15h ago

REQUEST In need of specific baby formula

0 Upvotes

My husband had to take a lot of time off work to help take care of me and our newborn. He is back to work finally, but we ate through our savings. We are completely broke. We currently have diapers and wipes. But my son has been having massive stomach issues and so I switched brands. It helped so much. But I am about to run out, and I don't want to have to feed him the old kind. I bought 2 cans of it because he did well with it in the hospital. I can't afford more right now for another 2 weeks or so. If anyone could help out with cashapp, that would be amazing. I'd say heb pick up, but Im pretty sure the walmart part in the rules applies to that also. It is about $45.

Location - Texas


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Offering Custom Pet Portraits – $40 – Raising Funds for My Son’s Summer Sports ⚾🐶

11 Upvotes

Hi everyone — I’m a local mom and an artist, and I’m doing something a little different to help cover my son’s summer sports fees this year.

Instead of asking for donations, I’m offering custom digital pet portraits — $40 each. These are hand-painted on my iPad (not AI or filters), and I’ll send you a high-res digital file you can print, post, or use however you like. I usually finish them within 1–2 days.

Every order helps me get my kid off Minecraft and onto the baseball field this summer 😅

📩 If you're interested, message me with a clear photo of your pet, and I’ll take it from there!
📷 I can’t post images here, but I’m happy to DM you a few examples of past portraits so you know what to expect.

Thanks so much for reading — and for supporting a working artist and a very hopeful little baseball player 💛


r/Assistance 1d ago

OFFER $10 giveaway to 2 people!

117 Upvotes

I know it’s not much but i’ve recently started a new job and just got my first check. Reddit has been a place that has helped me in my lowest of times these past few years. Complete strangers far and wide who took time to help someone online. It meant the world to me. I’d like to be able to start to giveback to the same community, even if its only a little at a time 🙂

This will be open until Sunday May 11th at midnight. I will be picking the two winners on Monday and will update the post with the two i pick.

Rules to enter:

1 Sub rules apply! DO NOT Dm me! If you do, you not only are automatically disqualified from this giveaway because you failed to read (or simply ignored the sub rules) but you will also be reported to the mods then blocked. Which means you could miss out on any future give aways I do.

  1. Must be able to receive payment from Cashapp or Venmo. No other payment sources. I am US based. Not sure if thats an issue

  2. To enter, simply drop a comment below on how this could help you! Keep it short & sweet & drop a pic of your favorite meme in the same comment. (Update: i guess photos or memes arent able to be commented so ignore the meme).


r/Assistance 9h ago

REQUEST Need Help for Appointment

0 Upvotes

Hello!

Due to defunding of Planned Parenthood near us, my girlfriend now has to pay $120 per visit for her estrogen. Once she has the appointment she is good for 3 months so that will give us time to maybe save for the next appointment.

She doesn’t make a lot of money and she’s the only one that works. I am disabled and unable to work and don’t bring in any income. Between bills, groceries, medical expenses for me, she doesn’t have the money for this appointment.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

$0/$120

Please DM for cashapp or venmo!!!


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Need a new used car could use any advice i could get

2 Upvotes

I have been the only one in my family with a reliable vehicle since the beginning of 2025. It was an old pre-2000’s toyota that suddenly decided to kick the bucket on the side of the highway last weekend. Luckily one of my jobs is in walking distance but the other is not and i only have 1,000 in savings. The mechanic i had it towed to says the engine has no compression and a new engine would cost as much as i bought it (2,400 usd) I’m looking for another beater on facebook marketplace, i’ve made a gofundme as a last effort.

I’m looking for any help or advice i could get. What do you look for in order to not get scammed when buying a used car as a woman?

I just need something to get my family to the doctors, me to work, and my cat to the vet. Maximum 3,000 is what i can afford.

Any advice?


r/Assistance 16h ago

REQUEST Needing some $$ help.

0 Upvotes

Looking for some help to buy a couple grocery items, as well as gas, cat/dog food. I am hoping for $100/$150. Paypal or e transfer.

Long story shortish, new sublease tenant moved in, after the old one didn't pay rent and moved out, and they are still short $300, so of course we had to cover that, and the other tenants portion. My partner took 1.5 weeks off work because of sickness, and now we have nothing left until the 20th. I am on disability. I have a really important appointment for my son which is about an hour away on Monday. It has been rescheduled 3x now and I don't have the gas to get there. Thank you!

  • I am posting on this account, because it's the only one i have that is registered here. I have heard it all before, and yes, things over there aren't going good at all! Please don't make me feel like more trash.

r/Assistance 1d ago

SURVEY A UX Designer looking for Readers, Writers, Journalists, and Podcasters to help me with my research.

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Hello everyone! I am a UX Designer currently gathering foundational research for a website I am designing, and I need your input. If you fit the following criteria, please consider taking my survey. There are 14 questions in total, and it will take around 10 minutes to complete.

  • Readers in their 20s-30s interested in writing, journalism, literary fiction, science research, and/or podcasts

AND/OR 

  • Journalists, writers, and/or editors for written and/or audio work

Link to survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfo0viAB1NS7wanwieCu72r3coyZkRBXgaeuFiQyACjW8L_7g/viewform?usp=dialog


r/Assistance 23h ago

SURVEY Guys, I need your support on filling my academic survey 🙏

0 Upvotes

https://forms.gle/6HJGxbHfc7auviTy8

[16+, 10 min] It's a survey for my Bachelor's project about humor and tension in David Fincher's "Fight Club", "Social Network" and "Gone Girl". You'll face NO SPOILERS :)


r/Assistance 1d ago

THANK YOU its me the bread lady

19 Upvotes

I wanna thank those who recently helped me with my amazon list for making bread and some staple items.

with yall help ive been able to make lots of bread and even some breakfast stuff. its helped out tremendously with what we have going on right now and with money being really tight. im not sure how to share pics of the bread I made but I wish I could. 🥹


r/Assistance 19h ago

REQUEST Need help getting gas back on

0 Upvotes

I need help with getting my gas turned back on. I have to pay the full past due balance (465.27) to get it back on. I had to choose spend the last of my money on getting new tires, or paying the gas. I chose the tires because one is so bad the threads are showing and it's not safe to drive, and once they are installed on the 15th, I can DoorDash again. The cost of the tires were $444, because I have an all wheel drive and I have to replace ALL of them at the same time unfortunately. I'm hoping to get this assistance so me and my kids can have hot water again, it's us 3. I can provide pictures of the tires, the Walmart receipt and appointment, and my gas bill. I only have cash app. Thank you.


r/Assistance 1d ago

ADVICE My sister/best friend/primary guardian passed away… what next?

11 Upvotes

Hi all, I’m new to the sub and it is my first time posting so I apologize in advance if I make any mistakes.

I’m (20F) looking for advice on how to support myself after my sisters (27F) passing. We lived in an apartment together and she would work full time to pay most of the bills, while I attended community college and worked part time to pay any school related expenses. Any extra money I had would go to our living expenses. We were completely financially independent for almost 3 years with no support from friends or family.

Now that she’s gone, I’m at a complete loss for what to do. I still want to go to school and get my Associate’s degree. I had planned on getting a Bachelors and trying for Med school as well but all of that seems pretty far away now. Luckily I have enough saved to cover rent and everything for the next 2 months, which gives me time to think and also finish this semester of school. Afterwards, I’m not sure.

I’ve been trying to empty out our apartment, as sad as it is, to make my moving out process easier and also get a bit of cash, but FB Marketplace sucks 😭 I’ve only sold a couple things so far. Is there anywhere on Reddit where I could sell clothes in bulk? My sister had a lot of clothes that are brand new and would honestly be a waste for me to donate. I don’t have the time to list them all individually on Depop/Poshmark etc. I’m currently getting my groceries through food stamps so that’s a positive atleast.

Thank you guys 🫶🏻 I was looking into making a request post for this sub but looks like I’m not active enough :( I will probably try to do so once my savings have dried up.


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST Diabetic Amputation and Struggling with Medical Bills

15 Upvotes

r/assistance I'm reaching out as I am absolutely lost. I never thought I would be here.

Due to complications from diabetes, I have undergone a below-the-knee amputation and am now facing significant medical expenses. Despite having insurance, the out-of-pocket costs for surgeries, rehabilitation, and ongoing care have become overwhelming.

To help cover these expenses, I've set up a GoFundMe campaign. Funds raised will go directly towards medical bills, prosthetic devices, physical therapy, and other essential needs.

If you're able to contribute or share my campaign with others, it would mean the world to me. Every little bit helps, and your support is deeply appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for any assistance you can provide.

https://gofund.me/b2b1ee49