Food, shelter programs may apply for funding

United Way of Southeast Missouri is accepting applications from local not-for-profit organizations providing emergency food or shelter programs. United Way recently received $38,126 through the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency. An application form may be found online at www.unitedwayofsemo.org/EFSP.aspx. The deadline to apply is March 26. Organizations receiving funding last year as part of this program included FISH, Safe House for Women, Salvation Army and the Jackson Ministerial Alliance. For more information, contact John McGowan at 573-334-9634.