The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is a FEMA-funded program that provides financial assistance to organizations that help individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness or hunger.   

EFSP supplements and expands the ongoing work of local social service organizations, both non-profit and governmental, to provide shelter, food and supportive services to individuals and families who have economic emergencies. Accordingly, EFSP funding is open to all organizations helping hungry and homeless people, as well as organizations that support those at risk of becoming hungry or homeless due to economic hardships. 

EFSP plays a major role in combating hunger and homelessness across rural, urban, and suburban communities for individuals facing economic emergencies. 

The President's FY27 Budget Request proposes to eliminate the Emergency Food and Shelter Program in the Department of Homeland Security. The House FY27 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill includes $126.75 million for EFSP.   

Ask your Member of Congress to maintain at least the enacted funded levels in the FY27 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill to ensure local organizations can continue to meet urgent community needs.