EFAA: Making Ends Meet

 

Every client at EFAA brings with them a different story of why they turned to us. Jennifer is a recent college graduate just finishing up her masters degree, and despite her efforts cannot find a stable job. She has done everything from dog sitting, house cleaning, and helping out with the census before she found herself without food in her fridge. “I haven’t eaten because I didn’t want to end up on the streets; I needed every single penny I made this month to pay my rent.” With unemployment predicted to rise while the economy continues to recover, people like Jennifer are coming up all over the country.

When Jennifer arrives at EFAA she meets with a caseworker and then heads to the food bank to help her get through the next week. EFAA strives to be a safety net for those who are trying to stay on their feet through difficult times. For the last 92 years EFAA has formed strong partnerships throughout the community, and because of these relationships we have been successfully serving families in need.

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