Workfare is a term that describes a government program that provides work opportunities for those receiving social benefits. Synonyms for workfare include welfare-to-work, work-for-welfare, and work-based welfare. These programs are designed to help people get off of public assistance by providing training and job opportunities, with the expectation that they will eventually earn enough income to support themselves. Other synonyms for workfare are community service programs, which require individuals to perform unpaid work for their local community in exchange for receiving benefits. These programs aim to provide a sense of dignity and purpose for those receiving assistance, while also benefiting the local community by completing much-needed projects.