Key West Begins Disbursing Food-insecurity Funds to Local Nonprofits

Funding could be released as soon as this afternoon; Non-profits encouraged to apply by Dec. 31 deadline.

The City of Key West has begun disbursing emergency funding to local human service providers aimed at addressing food insecurity on the island, an initiative the city announced on social media Tuesday.

The City Commission on Dec. 10 approved up to $75,000 for local nonprofits to ensure residents have access to food. Through a fast-track application proce…