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Availability of Low Income Energy Assistance Funds (LIHEAP)

The East Baton Rouge/Office of Social Services is announcing the availability of funds dedicated to assist eligible low income households with their energy payments. All applications are taken on a first come, first served basis according to the names on the waiting list. To be placed on the waiting list for assistance, please call on Friday mornings between the hours of 8am and 12 pm (noon) to ...your local Office of Social Services locations. Applications are taken by appointment only. You must be eligible and have not received a previous benefit within the past six months. Centers accepting applications in EBR are: Central Office, 4523 Plank Road, 358-4561, Chaneyville Community Center, 658-9790, Delmont Service Center, 357-5013, Dr. Leo S. Butler Community Center, 389-4814, Dr. Martin L. King Community Center, 389-7679, Jewel J. Newman Community Center, 778-1007, Rural Program, 5736 Rollins Road, 658-7494.