EFSP
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COMMUNITY IMPACT
The Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) provides financial assistance to individuals and families who are in economic crisis: in danger of losing their home or seeking shelter; in need of food; or unable to pay utility bills.
Since the program's inception in 1983, over $6.7 billion has been awarded to 14,000 agencies in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Funded agencies have given support to individuals and families in their communities by providing:
- 2.5 billion meals;
- 5 million rent/mortgage payments;
- 273 million nights of shelter; and
- 6.8 million utility payments.
Between 2019 to 2023, at the request of the Federal government ... More
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