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How to apply for Fulton County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Fulton County emergency aid: (1) Fulton CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (717-485-3151); (2) Fulton AAA for senior-specific case management (717-263-2153); (3) Fulton hospital safety net (717-485-3155); (4) Fulton County Transportation + rabbittransit Connections for transportation (717-485-4936); (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.

Fulton: 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 Fulton 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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