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About Us

Mission:
For many families living close to the margin of self-sufficiency, a medical bill, a cold spell or any other unexpected expense can mean the difference between paying a heating bill and meeting more basic needs such as groceries and rent. It is our mission to help families meet these immediate needs and survive the financial crisis without becoming dependent on welfare, having to declare bankruptcy or becoming homeless.

History:
During the late 1970’s, a world-wide oil embargo caused an escalation in home energy costs, particularly home heating oil. Although federal and state governments had developed energy assistance programs for poor families, low- income, working poor families who were not eligible for government help and in crisis were left out in the cold. In 1977, Operation Fuel was created as a temporary crisis intervention program, and a collaborative effort among then Governor Ella Grasso, Father Thomas Lynch and leaders in the banking insurance and utility companies. The mission was to raise funds to help those who fell through the gaps in government programs. Almost 30 years later we are still devoted to the needs of the community and responding to the same crisis—the high cost of home heating oil and gas prices and the fickle New England weather.

Watch our video to learn more about how Operation Fuel helps the community.
 

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

 
Operation Fuel, Inc. | One Regency Drive, Suite 200, Bloomfield, CT 06002 | Phone: (860) 243-2345
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