Cape Girardeau County FEMA Funding Received

Cape County receives $27,348 in FEMA funds

Cape Girardeau County has been chosen to receive $27,348 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area for 2005. Cape Girardeau County has distributed emergency food and shelter funds previously to East Missouri Action Agency, FISH, Jackson Food Pantry, Jackson Ministerial Alliance, Safe House for Women and the Salvation Army. These agencies were responsible for providing more than 3,700 meals, 740 nights of lodging, utility assistance to 13 families and rental assistance to 26 families this past year. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for funding must contact the United Way of Southeast Missouri at 334-9634 before Jan. 31.