Money available for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs

Coffee County has been awarded federal funds through the Department of Homeland Security for the local Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
Coffee County’s $23,835 award is to be used specifically to supplement and expand emergency food and shelter programs.
The award amount is based on the county’s total number of unemployed as compared to the total number of unemployed in all qualifying jurisdictions.
According the board officials, a local board made up of representatives from county and city municipalities, United Way, and helping agencies will determine how the funds are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area.
Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds may call 931-723-6408 or at havenofhope@cafes.net for an application and required attachments.