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| At the foundation of Community Action is our commitment to help provide for the basic needs of the low-income population of Fairfield County. Food, clothing and shelter are among the basic needs we strive to address. We help meet those needs through our food pantry (funded partially by United Way), clothing pantry, and homeless shelter for families. We also offer a homelessness prevention program that provides rent, deposit, utilities, and mortgage assistance to help people facing eviction or foreclosure and possible homelessness. Finally, our Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) offers help to those who face utility shutoff during winter and summer months. |
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| Food Pantry | Utility Bill Assistance |
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The Food Pantry is primarily funded by United Way, Second Harvest Food Pantry and community donations. Each emergency food box contains a three day supply of food which includes meat, vegetables, fruit, bread, milk, eggs, and other perishable and non-perishable items. Emergency Food Boxes are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Individuals and families are eligible to receive food once every thirty (30) days. Applicants requesting assistance should bring income verification and social security cards for all household members. |
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) offers heating bill assistance from November 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. Eligible households may receive up to $175 for electric and gas, $250 for firewood and coal, and $450 for propane, fuel oil, and kerosene. Customers who receive utility services from AEP or Columbia Gas may also be referred for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP). Between June 1 – August 31, the Home Energy Assistance Program provides the following types of assistance to income eligible households:
• Households with a member who has a respiratory disease or breathing problem may receive one air conditioner (provided that the household has not received an air conditioner from this program in the past 3 years) • Households with a member who is sixty (60) or older are eligible to receive on payment for electric bill (disconnect notice not required). • Households with a disconnect notice are eligible to receive one payment for electric bill. Customers seeking assistance need to bring: • Documentation of ALL income received in the past 13 weeks • Disconnect notice and account number from other energy bill • Social Security Numbers for all household members |
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| Clothing Pantry | |||
The clothing pantry, located behind the main building, is open at varying hours, Monday – Friday. Please call ahead to find out specific times. Currently, the clothing pantry is most in need of gently used infant’s and children’s clothes. Adult clothes, toys, furniture, and households items are also accepted. All donations are tax deductible and can be dropped off at Community Action during regular business hours. |
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| Rent & Mortgage Assistance | |||
Eligible households may receive one month rent or mortgage to prevent the family from becoming homeless. However, funds are limited and may not be available year round. Customers seeking assistance need to bring: • Documentation of ALL income received in the past 13 weeks • Eviction or Foreclosure Notice • Social Security Numbers for all household members |
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| Emergency Homeless Shelter | |||
The Homeless Shelter for Families is equipped with kitchen, bath, and laundry facilities and has space for up to three families. However, with limited space, there is often a waiting list for the shelter. Please call Community Action for more information. |
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Lancaster Fairfield Community Action • 1743 East Main Street, P.O. Box 768; Lancaster, Ohio 43130 • 740.653.4146 • fax 740.653.4462
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.