United Way of Rockland County Opens Application to Federal Emergency Food, Shelter Program

From United Way of Rockland County:

The United Way of Rockland County (UWRC) is accepting applications for the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). UWRC administers these federal funds to help expand the capacity of emergency food and shelter programs in high-need areas around Rockland County. In order for agencies to receive EFSP funding they must provide the delivery of emergency food and/or shelter services, be a non-profit or unit of government, have an accounting system, practice nondiscrimination, be eligible to receive Federal funds and have a voluntary board.

Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Last year, through EFSP, $116,824 was awarded to the Rockland jurisdiction and directly supported 16 organizations that provide emergency food or shelter services. This year EFSP has awarded Rockland County $116,383.

Applications for 2016 ESFP funds are available to qualified agencies through the United Way of Rockland County. The local EFSP board, convened by the United Way of Rockland, will determine how the funds are awarded. Deadline for submission of applications is June 24 by 3 p.m.

Interested individuals must contact Dana Treacy, community impact director, via (845) 358-8929 or dtreacy@uwrc.org for an application or additional information.