A federally funded program is trying to help low income families in Marion County afford high energy bills.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, most commonly referred to as LIHEAP helps low-income families afford energy bills that can sometime seem out of reach during the winter months. LIHEAP-qualified households may receive a one-time per year payment to assist with their household heating costs. Chris Hallinan, with LIHEAP tells KNIA/KRLS News in an effort to spread the word about the program, Marion County representatives will be visiting different communities across the county. Dates and locations for LIHEAP visits are listed below:

February 13th, Crossroads of Pella 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
February 15th, Bussey City Hall 1p.m. to 4 p.m.
February 21st, Webb Shadle Memorial Library in Pleasantville 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
February 23rd, Melcher Public Library 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.