The Table Community Food Centre
Site: The Table Community Food Centre
Service: LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance
Record #: OCR3647 | Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2020 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | CV19 ; LEAP ; Low-Income Energy Assistance Program ; OCR |
Former Name | Perth and District Food Bank |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Perth |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Gore St E and Halton St |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Free parking |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | COVID-19 (27 April 2020) Modified program hours with access to the building limited tto staff and volunteers, clients are asked to call 613-267-6428 ext 29 or email advocacy@thetablecfc.org. This information is regularly updated on their website. Advocacy Office to apply for LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) one-time emergency financial assistance * program runs throughout the year * maximum grant is $500 per fuel per household per year ($600 for electrically heated homes) * grant is credited directly toward energy bill * agency can arrange a 21-day hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being assessed * all decisions can be appealed |
Hours | COVID-19 -- Irregular, call for details |
Areas Served | Lanark County |
Eligibility | May be available to low-income customers of Hydro One and Ottawa River Power Corporation experiencing difficulty paying current arrears * decision will be based on several factors including long-term viability of the account * a disconnection notice is not required to be eligible |
Application | Pre-screening by telephone before in-person interview * documents required for interview include proof of lease or mortgage, proof of household income and recent bank statement * clients can only apply for LEAP once per calendar year For the complete list of Social Agencies offering the LEAP program, click here |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Service Categories | Utility Assistance |
Waiting List | No |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-267-6428 ext 29 |
Toll Free Phone | Hydro One Customers 1-855-487-5327 |
info@thetablecfc.org | |
Website | www.thetablecfc.org |
Primary Contact | Beth Schilling, Social Justice and Advocacy Coordinator; Phone: 613-267-6428 ext 4; Email: beth@thetablecfc.org |
Primary Executive | Ramsey Hart, Executive Director; Phone: 613-267-6428 ext 8; Email: ramsey@thetablecfc.org |
Other Details | |
Established | 1998 |
Funding | Sponsored by Ontario Energy Board, funded by all utility ratepayers through the distribution rates of each utility |
Resources | Website |
Accreditation | No |