Emergency Food & Shelter

Speak up for families struggling with hunger and homelessness 

Tell Congress to restore Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funding in FY12 to $200 million and to release funds immediately!

Since 1983, billions of federal dollars have been distributed to local communities through the Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) which helps stabilize families by providing emergency food, shelter and utility/rent assistance during times of crisis. This fiscal year (FY 2011) Congress cut the EFSP by 40% from $200 million to $120 million. During these economic times, demand for these services has only increased.

Now is the time to speak up to restore critical funding in FY 2012 to help families on the path to self sufficiency.  Congress is operating on a continuing resolution through December 16th. Please take two minutes to tell Congress to fund EFSP at $200 million and to have the Department of Homeland Security release the full amount immediately. Releasing the dollars now will allow local communities to plan how to allocate the funds to best meet local needs.

For additional information on EFSP, including information on EFSP funding in your state and community, please go to: www.efsp.unitedway.org

Click here to email your U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives!