On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,134,042 from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been allocated to counties across West Virginia as part of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. Braxton County is among the areas receiving the funding.
This funding will be used to provide food and housing to West Virginians experiencing food insecurity and homelessness. The American Rescue Plan provided $1,611,995 through FEMA and the remaining $522,047 was allocated through annual appropriations.
“Every West Virginian should have access to quality, affordable food and a roof over their head at night. Addressing food insecurity and housing instability continues to be one of my top priorities, and I am pleased FEMA is investing more than $2 million across the state to provide food and housing assistance to West Virginians in need. Three quarters of this funding is allocated through the American Rescue Plan, which has been a lifeline for many West Virginians currently experiencing homelessness,” said Senator Manchin. “I will continue to advocate for funding and resources to support West Virginians experiencing homelessness.”
Braxton County will receive $15,813 in funding through the American Rescue Plan. The county will also receive $5,116 in additional funding through annual appropriations.
Devoted to Braxton County, West Virginia
