The Salvation Army operates three programs to assist families and individuals who are in crisis and require assistance with delinquent utility bills.
- Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) is a program administered by The Salvation Army on behalf of Pacific Gas and Electric. The program pays a maximum of $300 on 15 day or 48 hour final notices. Ninety per cent of funding must be used for PG&E services and 10% can be used to pay other utility vendors such as Modesto Irrigation District (MID), This program is funded by PG&E.
- Modesto Irrigation District Payment Assistance Program (MID MPA) pays delinquent MID electric bills up to a maximum of $275. This program is funded by MID customers who contribute to The Salvation Army in April and October each year.
- Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is a federally funded program that provides a 30 day payment on delinquent PG&E, MID, Turlock Irrigation District (TID) and City of Modesto water/sewage bills.
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