Utility Service Payment Assistance

Programs that pay all or a portion of the utility bills of people whose utilities have been or are at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. 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, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Utility bill payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.

  • National Grid (Gas)

    In order to be eligible for the low income monthly rate; you must be a residential customer of National Grid, have the gas bill in your name, be eligible for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prog. (LIHEAP), and must receive one of certain eligible benefits, such as SSI, food stamps etc. If all household…

  • National Grid (Electricity)

    In order to be eligible for the low income monthly rate, you must be a residential customer of National Grid, have the household electric bill in your name, be income eligible for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prog. (LIHEAP), and you must currently receive one of certain eligible benefits, such as SSI, public housing,…

  • Salvation Army – Haverhill

    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…

  • North Andover Council On Aging

    The COA provides a variety of services and programs including weekday hot meals (donation suggested); transportation to medical appointments (NEET Program) and scheduled shopping trips (senior bus); wellness clinics; outreach; friendly visitor program; health insurance counseling; tax preparation assistance; physical fitness classes; support groups; intergenerational programming; numerous classes; and social/recreational activities. The Friends of the…