AFTER HOURS CRISIS FUEL | VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - ECONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION
280 State Drive HC1 South, Waterbury, VT 05671-1020
Gross monthly income up to 200% of Federal Poverty Level; Out of fuel or very close to running out of fuel and have no money to buy more; Households must contain a member who is of a "vulnerable population" (Age 60 or older, disabled, or have a child under the age of 6)(check attached document "2024-25 Income Guidelines").
In Person: Monday-Friday: 7:45am-4:30pm Telephone: 8:00am-4:30pm
FAX | Application and Document Processing Center (ADPC)
Toll Free | Interview Unit
Information & Services | After Hours Crisis Fuel Assistance Hotline
24 Hour Toll Free | Benefits Service Center
Toll Free | Language Interpretation Line
Vermont state
Helps with a heating crisis during the winter months if household is out of fuel, or very close to running out of fuel and has no money to buy more. Heating fuel may be in the form of coal, kerosene, natural gas, oil, propane, wood or wood pellets. Electricity that is essential in running a heating system is also included.
01/21/2026
VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - ECONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION
The Vermont Department for Children and Families - Economic Services Division (DCF-ESD) administers state and federal programs that help individuals and families meet their basic needs, including 3SquaresVT, Essential Person, Fuel Assistance, and Reach Up.