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Northampton County Emergency Fuel Assistance Program Begins

  • Dec 9, 2025
  • 2 min read

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Northampton County - December 2, 2025


Emergency Fuel Assistance Program


WHO: County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging


WHAT: Emergency Fuel Assistance Program for low-income seniors who reside in Northampton County


WHEN: Begins on December 4, 2025


[Northampton County, PA] - The Northampton County Area Agency on Aging will begin its Emergency Fuel Assistance Program on December 4. 2025. This program is for once-a-season fuel assistance of $800: $780 goes towards fuel assistance and 520 goes to Project of Easton for administrative costs. The Emergency Fuel Assistance Program is funded through a federal HUD grant administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development.


Keeping our seniors warm and safe throughout the winter months is a fundamental responsibility." said Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure. "No older adult in Northampton County should have to choose between heating their home and meeting other essential needs. This program helps ensure that our most vulnerable residents can weather the winter with dignity."


To be eligible, an individual needs to be 60-years of age or older, reside anywhere in Northampton County EXCEPT for Bethlehem City, must meet HUD Income Guidelines provide proof of household income and the fuel tank needs to be at 1/4 full or less. Proof of residency is also required with a copy of the current lease, a letter from the landlord and two pieces of mail, one of which is a bill. For assistance with non-oil heat, a shut-off notice is required. LIHEAP benefits need to be exhausted, or the applicant needs to have been denied LIHEAP benefits, before they can be eligible for this program.


To apply, contact the Northampton County Information & Referral Emergency Services 610-559-3270 or 610-829-4800.


When a referral is received, a Northampton County Area Agency on Aging staff person will schedule a home visit to determine eligibility.

 
 
 

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