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How to apply for Perry County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Perry County emergency aid: (1) Perry CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (717-582-2127); (2) Perry AAA for senior-specific case management (717-582-5128); (3) Perry hospital safety net (717-763-2100); (4) rabbittransit (Perry 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.

Perry: 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 Perry County residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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