Emergency food, shelter funds available

Local food and shelter organizations are invited to apply for funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency/Emergency Food and Shelter Program.

Kootenai County will receive $5,519. Local agencies chosen to receive funds must be private voluntary nonprofits or government units. The agencies must also be eligible to receive federal funds, have an accounting system, practice non-discrimination, have demonstrated the capacity to deliver food or shelter programs, and if a private voluntary organization, the agency must have a voluntary board of directors. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply by contacting St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho or downloading the application at stvincentdepaulcda.org or kootenaiunitedway.org. Send the application to the attention of Janet Brock by fax to (208) 664-1772 or by mail to EFSP Board, 201 E. Harrison Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. Info: (208) 664-3095.

The application must be returned by fax or mail by Aug. 31.