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Special Programs

Special Programs consist of a group of small programs that aid families in emergency situations. Varied services are provided to families such as: utility payments, food, clothing, medical, rent, mortgage, homemaker, weatherproofing of homes, and counseling. Programs within this division are: Emergency Food & Shelter, Helping Hands, Commodities, Homemaker Services and Low-Income Energy Assistance.
 
All applicants must meet
 
The 2009 Federal Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States
and the District of Columbia
Persons in Family Poverty Guidelines
1
$10,830
2
14,570
3
18,310
4
22,050
5
25,790
6
29,530
7
33,270
8
37,010
 
For families with more than 8 persons, add $3740 for each additional person
 
 
Shelia Clayton
Special Programs Supervisor

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Phone: (225) 562-2354

 

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