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How to apply for Franklin County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Franklin County Department of Human Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Franklin County emergency aid: (1) Franklin CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (717-264-6121); (2) Franklin AAA for senior-specific case management (717-263-2153); (3) Franklin hospital safety net (717-267-3000); (4) rabbittransit (Franklin County service) for transportation (717-846-7433); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg (15-county footprint includes Adams + Franklin + Perry + Juniata + Mifflin + Huntingdon + Bedford); (6) Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (27-county central PA regional food bank); (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Franklin: referral-coordination model. Catholic Charities Diocese of Harrisburg + Central PA Food Bank.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

Official source →Last verified · June 10, 2026

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