Amid Rising Rates of Food and Housing Insecurity, United Way of Passaic County Awards nearly $300,000 in Grant Funding For Emergency Food and Shelter Providers

By: Mary Celis

Photo Credit: UWW

United Way of Passaic County has invested $288,138 in FEMA-funded support for Emergency Food and Shelter Providers to combat rising food and housing costs. This crucial funding helps address the needs of over 72,000 residents living in poverty and the 32% of households unable to afford basic necessities amid escalating inflation.

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