Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)

Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)

Overview: To supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the North Bay, the National EFSP Board has chosen Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino Counties to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). United Way of the Wine Country manages funding requests from local agencies to assist people experiencing economic emergencies.

Geographic Scope

Service Area: Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino counties

Management Structure

Each county is represented by a Local Board that distributes appropriated funds. United Way of the Wine Country leverages its experience and expertise to effectively manage the process.

Current Phases

• Phase 39
• ARPA-R

Eligibility Requirements

Organizations wishing to apply for EFSP Funding must:
• Be a non-profit or public agency
• Have a voluntary Board (if a private non-profit agency)
• Practice non-discrimination and not require religious services or payment for the receipt of services
• Not charge clients for EFSP services
• Not require an individual to attend counseling activities as a condition of assistance
• Not conduct lobbying activities using EFSP funds
• Not act as a vendor for itself or other EFSP-funded agency, except for shared maintenance fees for food banks
• Have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and shelter programs (not start-up programs)
• Have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and a federal DUNS number

Contact Information

Phone: (707) 528.4485 Email: UWWC.CustomerService@unitedwaywinecountry.org