The State Emergency Relief (SER) Program provides immediate help to individuals and families facing conditions of extreme hardship or for emergencies that threaten health and safety. Helps low income households meet emergency needs such as heat and utilities, home repairs, relocation assistance, home ownership services, and burial. Includes refugee assistance.
Asset and income guidelines. Home Heating Credit May Affect the Amount of Food Assistance You Receive. Designed for low income households that occasionally need help with unexpected emergency situations, not for chronic difficulties.
Payments will only be issued during the crisis season, which begins October 1st and continues until resources are exhausted.
NOTE: Agencies may have changed their hours, adjusted their services, or temporarily closed due to Covid 19. Call ahead before visiting agencies.