Craigslist's "free" section, NextDoor and BuyNothing: Community apps for giving away or selling stuff are other great options ...
No government funding comes close to the benefits offered by the ACP. But you can get a little monthly help from Lifeline.
There’s even a blog with posts aimed at non-techies. Plans start at $5/month, and the company also offers 14 minutes per month of free support to Medicare recipients Service hours are 8 am to 8 pm ET.