Important Fuel Assistance Update

October 27, 2025


1) Only those households experiencing a heating-related emergency will be served by the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) while the shutdown is in place. 


Emergencies Include: No heat, A termination notice from a utility, less than 1/8 of a tank of oil, less than three days’ supply of other deliverable fuels
Limited Funding Available starting November 1 
Only for Heating Emergencies


2) Standard fuel assistance supports through Valley Opportunity Council are not currently available until the Federal Government shutdown ends and Fuel Assistance funds are restored to the budget


If you believe you are experiencing a heating emergency, 

please call 413-552-1548 and a member of our fuel assistance team will assist.

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