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During the last year’s program, 111,700 Virginia households received help with their heating bills. The average fuel assistance payment was $257, with a maximum of $527.

During last year’s program, services were given to approximately 36,700 households containing at least one member over 60, approximately 30,000 containing at least one disabled member, and approximately 57,200 containing at least one child under 16.

Anyone needing further information about the fuel assistance program may call the Virginia Department of Social Services, tollfree at 1-800-552-3431, during normal business hours. Hearing impaired individuals with access to a telecommunications device should call, toll-free, 1-800-552-2131.

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