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How to apply for Monroe County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Monroe County emergency aid: (1) Monroe CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (570-426-6800); (2) Monroe AAA for senior-specific case management (570-420-3735); (3) Monroe hospital safety net (570-421-4000); (4) Monroe County Transit Authority (MCTA) — Pocono Pony + Shared Ride for transportation (570-839-6282); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Allentown (covers Lehigh + Northampton + Carbon + Berks + Schuylkill); (6) Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania (regional food bank serving 6 counties); (7) Dollar Energy Fund (PA-specific utility crisis nonprofit since 1983). Dial 211 (211 NEPA) for general referrals.

Monroe: referral-coordination model. Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown + Second Harvest Food Bank + Dollar Energy Fund.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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