Local emergency assistance board to meet Jan. 29

[January 24, 2013]  The Logan County Emergency Food and Shelter Program board will have its annual meeting Jan. 29 at 1:30 p.m. at Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois, 1800 Fifth St. in Lincoln. The program is also known as EFSP.

The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program was created in 1983 to supplement the work of local social service organizations within the United States, both private and governmental, to help people in need of emergency assistance. This collaborative effort between the private and public sectors has provided over $3.6 billion in federal funds during its 28-year history.

Representatives of agencies in Logan County that are interested in learning more about the program are encouraged to contact Cyndi Campbell, resource specialist at Community Action Partnership, 217-732-2159, ext. 225.