FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAMS
APPLICATION ATTACHED BELOW
Chautauqua County has been chosen to receive $45,455 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The award was made by the Emergency Food & Shelter Program’s (EFSP) National Board, which is chaired by FEMA and consists of representatives from the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of the Churches of Christ USA, The Salvation Army, United Jewish Communities, and United Way Worldwide.
Locally, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County leads the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and is responsible for distributing these awards. The purpose of these dollars is to expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas.
“Any organization that operates in our county is eligible and they can contact United Way to better understand how the program works,” said Amy Rohler, UWSCC Executive Director. “These are federal grant dollars so there are some reporting requirements to consider before applying. However, it is our goal to see that they are distributed equitably throughout the entire county.”
Members of the Local EFSP Board include the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., UCAN City Mission, Jamestown Meals on Wheels, FeedMore WNY, Pathstone, the Salvation Army of Jamestown, and the United Ways of Northern and Southern Chautauqua County. Many of the local board members have years of experience in understanding the food and shelter needs of Chautauqua County.
Those interested should contact download the application, attached below. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 19th. For more information, contact United Way by dialing (716) 483-1561.