Application period for HEAP officially begins today

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The application period for HEAP officially begins today and dozens of people stood in line this morning outside of the Erie County department of Social Services building on Main Street in downtown Buffalo. Many people say they depend on this program to get through the winter.
“It really made a difference and the system that they have this year, we’re in and out this year,” said Jasmine Coles of Buffalo.
Jasmine Coles was one of the first of several