Operation Fuel

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WHAT IS OPERATION FUEL?

Operation Fuel (https://operationfuel.org/about/how-we-help/) offers emergency energy assistance for heating expenses for households who meet program guidelines with incomes at or below 100% of the State Median Income guidelines who are in crisis. Such assistance shall be given in accordance with these guidelines but with flexibility to meet human needs. Local fuel banks assess client eligibility and make payments to vendors. Households are able to apply to the program directly online as well.

BENEFIT AMOUNT: Operation Fuel awards grants for the Winter/Spring and Summer/Fall seasons. The grants are used for heat and non-heat source expenses. Amount of assistance is based on funding available.

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CONTRIBUTING TO OPERATION FUEL:

Operation Fuel is funded by direct private donations, state funding, and the Add-a-Dollar program through utility companies. Through the Add-a-Dollar program, utility customers can choose to add a dollar to their utility payments. Individuals can find out more about all donation options including ways to donate to Operation Fuel directly on the Operation Fuel website.

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SOURCE: Operation Fuel fact sheets; Operation Fuel website
PREPARED BY: 211/nl
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: August2023