Many Vermonters in need will receive a surprise gift of warmth this winter thanks to the Split the Ticket Fund.
While thousands of families receive fuel assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, many Vermonters don't qualify but still need help. These families can receive donations of heating oil, propane, and kerosene from the Split the Ticket Fund, a Vermont-based nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt and tax-deductible.
This program matches cash donations with donations of heating oil, kerosene, and propane from Vermont's fuel providers. The delivery ticket is split in half: every $1 donated buys $2 worth of fuel.
Since this program was created in 2007 by the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association, the fund has delivered more than 100,000 gallons of free heating fuel to those in need.
Those receiving a gift of warmth are nominated by someone in the community. If you think someone needs fuel this winter, email split@vermontfuel.com.