• LIHEAP Regular and Crisis Benefit Program begins on January 6, 2025

LIHEAP

All Programs Are Based on Household Size and Monthly Income

WINTER

• Winter regular assistance program begins in January of each year.

• Dates are determined by the state office.

CRISIS WINTER ASSISTANCE

• Program begins on March 1st of each year unless the state office changes the date.

• Electric or gas bills can qualify.

SUMMER

• Only electric bills can be paid during summer months, and the state office also requires a copy of your gas bill if you use both.

• The regular assistance program begins in July of each year, and the dates are determined by the state office.

SUMMER CRISIS ASSISTANCE

• Program begins in July or August

• Dates are determined by the state office.

Applicants can apply online by clicking the link here or they can download the following applications for in-person visits.

LIHAEP Application

Zero Income Documentation

Contribution Statement

Odd Job/Expense Report

Earnings Statement

Certificate of Receipt of Services

EF&S

This program helps with electric assistance and rental assistance when available (this is a small local program).

To apply for assistance in person, please visit one of the following centers between the hours of 8 AM-12 NOON, 12:30 PM-4:30 PM
Please Note: All clients must apply in the area in which they reside.

Contact Information:

BLYTHEVILLE - Yvette Chambers - 801 S. Elm Street - 870-763-0483 - yvette.chambers@mcaeoc.org, fax – 870-763-4960
OSCEOLA - Sieira Jones - 404 School Street - 870-563-6819 - sieira.jones@mcaeoc.org, fax – 870-563-5348
KEISER- Sieira Jones - (Wednesday & Thursday Only) - 320 School Street - 870-655-8412 - sieira.jones@mcaeoc.org,  fax- 870-526-2517 
MANILA - Mary Ford - 203 N. Baltimore  - 870-561-453 - maryford@mcaeoc.com, fax – 870-561-9944
Leachville - Mary Ford - (Wednesday & Thursday Only) - Leachville City Hall - 870-539-6604 - maryford@mcaeoc.com, fax – 870-539-2490