Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Link: HEAP
| The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes. If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. Visit the HEAP website for more information. |
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Link: LIHAP
| The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHAP) helps low income households pay the cost of water and sewer services. The program can assist households who have past due bills (arrears) for water and/or sewer services. |
NYS Cancer Services Program
Phone: 1-866-442-CANCER (2262)
Link: NYS Cancer Services Program
| The NYS Cancer Services Program provides breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic services to New York State residents who meet certain health insurance, financial, and age criteria. Visit their website for more information and additional resources. |
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY Locations
Link: Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY Locations
| Visit the link to search for a food pantry near you. |
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Link: SNAP
| The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled, and others to feed their families. SNAP issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income, and other factors. Visit the SNAP website for more information. |
Temporary Assistance (TA)
Link: Temporary Assistance
| Temporary Assistance (TA) is temporary help for needy men, women and children. If you are unable to work, can't find a job, or your job does not pay enough, TA may be able to help you pay your expenses. |
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Link: ACP
| The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices. Eligible consumers need to enroll in the ACP with a participating provider that offers connected devices. Visit the ACP website for more information. |
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Albany Field Office
52 Corporate Circle
Albany, NY 12203-5121
Phone: 518-862-2801
Fax: 518-464-4300
Link: HUD
| The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides housing assistance, including rental assistance, help in locating public housing, rent relief resources and more. Visit the HUD website for more information. |
