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Hearts Fighting Hunger

The Hearts Fighting Hunger program is administered by HeartShare Human Services of New York and provides one-time emergency food assistance in the form of a $150 grocery store gift card/food voucher to eligible National Grid New York customers with a heating account, electric only non-heat account who needs electric to operate their heating system, or hot water and/or cooking only account, and a vulnerable household member.  

To qualify, applicants must:

  • Have an active National Grid account in their name
  • Meet NYSERDA’s EmPower+ Moderate Income Incentive income guidelines
  • Have not received HEAP in the current season
  • Reside in a residential home or apartment
  • Have a vulnerable household member such as a disabled person, a child under the age of 18, or a resident over the age of 62
  • Have an account balance of $1 or more
 

For more information visit: HeartShare Human Services of New York | Energy Assistance & Community Development or call (718) 422-4207.