“I wish to express my sincere gratitude to you and the Operation Fuel organization for the assistance you have afforded me in meeting energy costs. This help has made it possible to me not to choose between food, medical prescriptions, or other essential necessities in order to maintain a reasonable and meaningful lifestyle. If Operation Fuel funds were not available, a lot of senior citizens would be in dire circumstances. I, for one, want to send my heartfelt thanks to you and hope you will continue to operate this much-needed service to the community.”

“Too often persons and organizations like Operation Fuel are not acknowledged for the great work they do to help persons in need so I hope this communication assists in correcting this oversight. Let me say once more with gusto, I wholeheartedly thank you for your very much needed assistance.” -Client in New London-

Operation Fuel Releases "Home Energy Affordability Gap: Connecticut (2006)" Report

For almost 30 years, Operation Fuel has helped people struggling to help themselves.

Operation Fuel is a private, not-for-profit (501)(c)(3) organization that provides emergency energy assistance to state residents who do not qualify for government assistance. Most of our clients are not poor enough to receive government aid but, because of a crisis in their lives, cannot make ends meet and are forced to make impossible choices. Trying to survive a Connecticut winter with no heat should not be one of their choices.

Operation Fuel uses a network of over 60 community organizations which provide grants to pay the utility bills of households in need. They are town social service agencies, community action agencies, non-profit organizations such as the Salvation Army, Visiting Nurse Association and religious organizations. These agencies voluntarily administer this energy assistance program.

For information on applying for assistance please call 211 or the fuel bank in your town.