Local nonprofit groups can apply to receive some of the $524,029 that Santa Clara County has received from a federal emergency food and shelter program.
The program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is intended to enhance and expand existing programs. Last year the area received $424,029.
Groups interested applying for some of the money should as soon as possible contact Lura Halbert at lafemmesol@comcast.net.
Applicants must attend a meeting at 11 a.m. Aug. 10 at the American Red Cross office, 2731 N. First St., San Jose. At that time information and applications will be distributed.
The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program was created in 1983 to help supplement the work of local agencies. Some of the local organizations that have received funding in the past are: InnVision, Family Supportive Housing, Second Harvest Food Bank, Sacred Heart Community Services and Martha’s Kitchen.
