Applications for agencies providing emergency food and shelter are available beginning Jan. 2, at Rowan County United Way office. The local Emergency Food and Shelter Board is responsible for determining how the funds awarded to the community are to be distributed. Under the terms of the grant, programs operated by local, not-for-profit, service organizations including local government and private voluntary organizations are eligible under a number of guidelines.

Applications, along with current guidelines, are available now at the Rowan County United Way office, weekdays. Completed applications are due at the United Way office by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007. For more information call the United Way office at 704-633-1802.