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Programs that pay all or a portion of the home heating fuel expenses of people who are unable to purchase the resources to heat their homes without assistance. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance for low-income households that apply, usually once per calendar year; and programs that pay for firewood, propane, butane, kerosene, coal or other bulk fuels that are used for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. Heating fuel payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
This is an online service of the National Council on Aging. It screens individuals for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for which they might be eligible. It provides detailed descriptions of the programs, local contacts for additional information, and application materials. It screens eligibility for a variety of programs such as…
Community Action, Inc. Amesbury Center offers the following support services: a food pantry, clothing bank, emergency food/ shelter/ rent/ utility program (EFSP), heating assistance, and the WIC program. It also provides referrals as well as assistance to people facing homelessness or utility shutoffs or having difficulty meeting household expenses. The Food Pantry is open to…
The Pettengill House is a non-profit social service agency for the local community. It offers services to support at-risk individuals, children and families through education, intervention and a therapeutic system of care. It has a food pantry that offers staple food, basic personal needs items and paper goods. It opens on Tuesdays from 9am-6pm and…
Citizens Energy Corporation is a non-profit organization that assist eligible household who have a financial hardship and need help paying their heating bills. There are no citizenship requirements. The company has made the move from only providing crude oil and has expanded into renewable energy and transmission projects while still focusing on assisting low-income households….
The Dunstable COA offers information and referral, health insurance counseling (SHINE), fuel assistance applications, a well adult monthly clinic, and various social activities. It provides transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other destinations locally and will transport to medical appointments out-of-town including Boston (approximately 50 mile radius) for a small fee.
The Salvation Army offers a variety of services to individuals and families in need. Its food pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:30am-11:30am for emergency food. It is a soup kitchen and provides a hot lunch 12:00-1:00pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except Thanksgiving. Food vouchers are available in special circumstances. Through its Good…