Geary County has been chosen to receive $6,714 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a national board chaired by U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency.

According to the executive director of the United Way of Junction City – Geary County, Aileen Cray, a local board will determine how the funds distributed to the county are distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area.

Geary County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with the Food Pantry, Junction City Caring Place, and Open Door participating. Those agencies are responsible for providing food and lodging.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program money must contact Aileen Cray at director@unitedwayjcgc.org, or 785-238-2117 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is Monday, April 20.