Methodist churches to offer financial help

The United Methodist Churches of Franklin County have a limited amount of funds available for financial assistance to help those who have been directly affected by the bay closures, and who have not already received financial assistance from Catholic Charities, The Salvation Army, Capital Area Community Action Agency or any other church/organization.

Applications for assistance will be received at First United Methodist Church, 75 Fifth Street, in Apalachicola, from 2 to 5 p.m. on Monday, March 1.

You must bring the following documents to support your application: seafood workers license; driver’s license; Social Security card; proof of recent income related to the bay, such as pay stub, trip tickets, etc.; sources of household income for the past year; list of monthly household expenses; eviction notice if renting; documentation of mortgage, utility bills and other needs. Please note that all documentation must be current and in the name of the applicant.

For more information, call 653-9530.