United Way accepting applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funding
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) supplements the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, to help people with economic emergencies (non-disaster-related). The application deadline for Phase 41 funding is Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 5 p.m.
EFSP funding is open to all organizations helping those who are experiencing hunger or homelessness in New London County. EFSP funds must be used to supplement feeding, sheltering, rent/mortgage or utility assistance efforts for programs already in existence. These funds cannot be used to substitute for other program funds or to start new programs..
A Local Board is charged with distributing EFSP funds to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas within the county. The Local Board reviews applications requesting funds in the following priority areas: rent/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, mass shelter costs, other shelter, and mass feeding (served meals or food pantry). United Way does not make funding decisions for EFSP.
To learn more and access the application, go to: https://www.uwsect.org/efsp.
