HARRISBURG – Veterans and their dependents facing financial hardship can apply for up to $1,600 per year to help with necessities such as food, shelter, fuel and clothing through the state’s Veterans Temporary Assistance Program, according to state Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Franklin/Huntington).
To be eligible, a veteran must have served a period of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and received a discharge under conditions other than dishonorable. A veteran who suffered a service-connected disability, regardless the length or status of their service is also eligible, as well as the surviving dependents of an eligible veteran or those of a service member who died in line of duty or was killed in action.
Since its inception, the program, operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, has awarded more than $7.4 million to assist over 6,800 service members, veterans, and their families with emergent financial needs. Residents may click here for more information. Applications are made to the County Veterans Affairs Department in the county of residence.
