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Emergency Assistance

Food Assistance

In 2007 153 families received emergency assistance from Della Lamb. In all 372 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 2007, 142 families received $24,465 in assistance through six funds. One hundred thirty-one families received 24,066 in assistance for utilizies, and 11 families received $5,399 in rent assistance.  The figures listed are incomplete, with final numbers pending.

Dollar-Aide 54 $10,686
Dollar-Aide-Credit 35 $5,376
JCEAP 23 $4,422
FEMA-Rent & Utilities 11 $3,897
Neighbors Helping Neighbors-Utilities 19 $3,014
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