Legislator Meyers Announces HEAP Outreach Sessions in Seventh Legislative District

ERIE COUNTY, NY – Today, Erie County Legislator Tim Meyers (D-Cheektowaga) announced two HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) outreach sessions for the seventh legislative district.

The first outreach session will be held at the Tosh Collins Community Center, 35 Cazenovia Street in South Buffalo on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 9:00 AM—4:00 PM.

The second outreach session will be held on Tuesday March 5, 2019 from 9:00 AM—4:00 PM at the Alexander Community Center, 275 Alexander Ave in Cheektowaga.                   

Interviews will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. All prospective clientele are welcome to apply for HEAP assistance at outreach sites, regardless of age or disability. Emergency HEAP Applicants must have a final disconnection notice. General HEAP applicants are required to bring the following documentation to the session:

• One (1) form of identification for all household members (Birth Certificates, License, Social Security Card)
• Proof of income received within the last 30 days for all household members (Pay Stubs, Social Security or Pension Award letters, Proof of Child Support, Rental Income, Unemployment Benefits, Worker’s Compensation, Etc.)
• Current heat and electric bills including current shut off or disconnect notices, if applicable          

HEAP is a federally funded program to assist Erie County Residents with their heating bills. The HEAP outreach will be administered by the Erie County Departments of Social Services and Senior Services and is open to all income eligible households. For more information, contact the HEAP Hotline at 858-7644 or visit the Erie County Social Services Webpage and click on the "HEAP" tab.

For more information or assistance, please contact Matt Wrobel at 833-3054 or Matthew.Wrobel@erie.gov

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