Commission on Economic Opportunity 

Some of the many programs offered by CEO include:

H&J Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank

 

Sponsor of the Harry & Jeannette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank, serving Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wyoming, and Susquehanna counties in Northeast PA. As a partner food bank of Feeding America, the nation's largest charitable food network, the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank distributes more than 17 million pounds of food to over 300 local agencies that serve nearly 770,000 meals to hungry children, adults, and the elderly.

 

Community Food and Nutrition

 

In addition to the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank, CEO sponsors home-delivered meals for the elderly and homebound and provides nutrition, cooking and food safety education to the public.

 

Housing

 

CEO, a HUD-Approved Comprehensive Counseling Agency, works with renters and homeowners facing housing difficulties. Housing options are explored matching available community resources for low-to-moderate income families with children and fixed income senior citizens.

 

Urgent Financial Assistance

 

CEO's case management staff assesses emergency situations faced by community residents. Financial aid is offered to resolve the emergency dependent upon hardship funding availability. Longer-term solutions are developed with the family seeking assistance to promote self-sufficiency.

 

Energy Assistance

 

This program provides financial assistance to individuals and families who are unable to pay fuel bills, have had utilities shut off or are in need of emergency fuel supplies or furnace repairs. Referral is made to our weatherization program to promote energy conservation.

 

Homeless Assistance

 

CEO is the lead agency in Luzerne County's plan for a coordinated response to the issue of homelessness. Case management services are provided to address the crisis of homelessness and to prevent its recurrence.

 

SNAP (Food Stamp) Outreach

 

SNAP helps stretch precious dollars at the grocery store so families can eat a variety of healthy foods, such as grains (especially whole grains), fruits, and vegetables every day.