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How to apply for Schoharie County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Schoharie County DSS + OFA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Schoharie County emergency aid: (1) Schoharie DSS for Temporary Assistance, Emergency HEAP, and one-time grants (518-295-8334); (2) Schoharie OFA for senior-specific case management (518-295-2001); (3) Schoharie hospital safety net (518-254-3456); (4) Schoharie transit (518-295-2647); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany; (6) Capital Region food banks (Food Pantries for the Capital District); (7) Salvation Army of the Capital Region. Dial 211 (Capital Region 2-1-1) for general referrals.

Schoharie: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of all household income
Proof of Schoharie County residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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