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Emergency Assistance

Food Assistance

In 2008 459 families received emergency assistance from Della Lamb. In all 688 individuals received assistance @ $40/family.

Distribution included groceries, two types of meat, veggies, fruits, starch items and personal care items unavailable through food stamps, such as bath soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper, laundry soap, dishwashing soap.

Utility Bill and Rent Assistance

Fund Number of
Families Served
Amount

In 2008, 135 families received $27,392.29 in assistance through six funds. 131 families received $24,066 in assistance for utilizies, and 12 families received $4,161 in rent assistance.  The figures listed are incomplete, with final numbers pending.

Dollar-Aide 46 $9,299.38
Dollar-Aide-Credit 32 $5,281.97
JCEAP 17 $4,238.15
FEMA-Rent & Utilities 12 $4,161.00
Neighbors Helping Neighbors-Utilities 17 $2,411.89
Della Lamb Specific-Utilities    
Della Lamb Specific-Rent    
MGE Extra Help 11 $2,000.00