FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has recently received notice that it is the recipient of Phase 33 Emergency Food and Shelter Program dollars and will participate in the program, administered nationally by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency. It is designed to supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food and supportive services for the nation’s hungry, homeless and people in economic crisis.

The local EFSP board, which determines the allocation of this money to area organizations who meet the criteria of the program will be convened. Past recipients include, but are not limited to, Clearwater Ministries, United Methodist Economic Ministry, Wilton Area Food Pantry, SeniorsPlus, Tri-Town Ministerial Association, Care and Share Food Closet, Stratton/Eustis Food Pantry, Safe Voices, Phillips Area Food Pantry, the Town of Carthage and Living Waters Assembly of God — Homeless Shelter.

The deadline for application for funding is noon on Monday, Nov. 21.

FMI, applications: 207-778-5048.

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