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Gas Assistance Fund
As you plan for variable expenses the gas assistance fun may be a useful resource. During the winter
months qualified customers having difficulty paying their gas bills can get relief through the Gas Assistant
Fund. This helpful program may be able to provide you—or someone you know--with a one-time grant for the
amount of the gas bill, not exceeding $100.
To qualify for GAF, you must meet the following requirements:
The gas bill must be in the name of the applicant requesting assistance
The bill address must be the applicant’s primary residence.
The applicant must not apply for more than the maximum GAF allowance
for the current program year.
The applicant must meet the income guidelines listed below:
Number of persons
in household
Total yearly household
income** no more than
1
$31,460
2
$31,460
3
$39,580
4
$47,700
5
$55,820
6
$63,940
7
$72,060
8
$80,180
For each additional person in your household add
$8,120. ** Includes current household income from all
sources before deductions.
These income guidelines are effective June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015.
To apply to receive GAF assistance, please contact the non-profit partner organization in your
area. Partner organizations are listed on the United Way GAF Agency Roster. For complete information on this
benefit, please visit Southern California Gas Company’s Gas Assistance Fund.
Food Stamps
If you use your stipend to pay for rent, utilities and personal expenses, you might want to consider applying for
food stamps to offset food costs.
What is SNAP/Cal Fresh? The Cal Fresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. The
program issues monthly electronic benefits, via an EBT Card (See the EBT FAQ section below) that can be
used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores.
Can I apply through City Year? No.
Food Stamps/SN AP is a federal aid program, which is in no
way controlled, influenced, or related to City Year.
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