The Hookup!

In 2020, we launched The HookUp, a discount program for low-income individuals in the US or Canada who either receive government benefits (food, housing, medical, disability) or earn $15/hour or less. When we transitioned websites and adopted the Black Friday Forever pricing model from November 2023 to January 2024, we had to pause the program temporarily to ensure everything was running smoothly.

Now, thanks to your continued support in promoting The Butters and helping us keep prices low, we're excited to announce the return of The HookUp with an even bigger discount! Plus, we've expanded the list of eligible participants.

Eligibility

For all verification stuff, it's ok to block out sensitive numbers. All we need is your name, expiration date (if available), and the agency or insitution issuing it. Once we look it over, we'll delete the emails immediately.

  • Anyone making $16/hr or less - Most recent checkstub showing your rate or hours & income that calculates the rate.
  • Anyone recieving government benefits through any programs including but not limited to EBT, Section 8, SSI, WIC, Lunch Discount Program, Medicaid/care, Busfare Discount Cards, etc - An ID card with your name. If no name is on it, include your ID.
  • Teachers - Your ID
  • Students (k-12 & higher or continued education), GED, & JobCorps - Your ID
  • Military - Your ID
  • Sex Workers - Reach out and talk to us. A link to your content/work pages, if possible.
  • Social Workers - Your ID
  • Vulnerable Youth - Reach out and talk to us.
  • Unhoused folks - Reach out and talk to us.
  • Prisoners (former & current) - ID, Release Papers, sterotypical visitation photos like the ones I took with my dad. You can be creative here.
  • Poll workers for elections - Your most recent paystub, a photo of you at work, proof of training, or proof of commitement to future elections.
  • Groups and organizations. We will examine these one by one to make sure it's doing things we support. - Reach out and talk to us.

The Hookup FAQs

A. We have never disclosed. But it's bigger than any sale we've ever had. It has no minimums or exclusions.

A: Once approved, we'll put a tag on your account that gives you access to special pricing sitewide. You have to be signed in to your account to acces the discount.

A: Yes. You are allowed to resell items purchased through this method. If you're enterprising enough to make some money this way, we support. Let us know if we can help!

A: While you did originally, your access will last indefinitely. If you feel like you've grown out of the need, let us know.

A: Yep that's literally it. I started The Butters when I was making 10k/year before taxes. I'm still living humbly but securely. I know broke. I know fear of broke. I also know that I can help make that burden a little easier on you and I'm glad to do it. Thanks for letting me help!

How to Apply

Send Documents VIA the chat box!