February 26, 2008: Kaptur Announces Federal Award $336,784 For Emergency Food and Shelter in Lucas County
February 26, 2008
“This federal award will alleviate human suffering locally,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, who last week briefed U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Nancy Montanez Johner on the emergency food shortage in Lucas County.
“Donations are down at the very time when the need for food and emergency assistance is highest,” Kaptur said. “These emergency funds will help fill that gap. Our food banks and shelters are in great need of assistance.”
Congresswoman Kaptur said the funds are intended to provide supplemental funding to shelters, soup kitchens, and food banks. One-month awards for rent, mortgage, and utility assistance are available. The funds also help individuals and families with non-disaster, temporary emergency needs.
A local board will advertise the availability of the funds, establish local priorities, select local non-profit and government agencies to receive supplemental funding, and monitor program compliance.
“Donations are down at the very time when the need for food and emergency assistance is highest,” Kaptur said. “These emergency funds will help fill that gap. Our food banks and shelters are in great need of assistance.”
Congresswoman Kaptur said the funds are intended to provide supplemental funding to shelters, soup kitchens, and food banks. One-month awards for rent, mortgage, and utility assistance are available. The funds also help individuals and families with non-disaster, temporary emergency needs.
A local board will advertise the availability of the funds, establish local priorities, select local non-profit and government agencies to receive supplemental funding, and monitor program compliance.