Numerous agencies in Kennebec and Somerset Counties have received federal funding for emergency food and shelter programs.

In Kennebec County, 16 organizations received a total of $64,550; in Somerset County, 13 groups shared $39,134.

The money is distributed by a unit of the Federal Emergency Management Agency -- part of an appropriation by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas, according to United Way of Mid-Maine, which is distributing the funds to local service agencies.

Agencies in Kennebec County expected to receive funds are: Augusta Food Bank, $3,207; Bread of Life Ministries, Augusta, $7,000; and Chrysalis Place/Gardiner Food Center, $1,700.

Also: Clinton Community Food Bank, $1,500; Evening Sandwich Program, Waterville, $2,138; Greater Waterville Area Food Bank, $2,000; Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, Waterville, $3,207; Parish of the Holy Spirit Soup Kitchen, Waterville, $1,750; Rural Community Action Ministry, Leeds, $3,000; Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen, Waterville, $4,543; St. John's Parish, $2,000; Senior Spectrum Cohen Center, Hallowell, $2,357; Senior Spectrum Muskie Center, Waterville, $2,357; Salvation Army, Augusta, $13,500; Salvation Army, Waterville, $10,000; and Youth and Family Services, Inc., Augusta, $3,000.

Somerset County agencies to receive funds are: Bingham Area Food Pantry, $5,595; Canaan Food Cupboard, $1,679; Cornville Community Food Pantry, $1,343; Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry, $1,679; Jackman Food Cupboard, $4,252; Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, Waterville, $3,916; Salvation Army, Portland, $2,458; Senior Spectrum Muskie Center, Waterville, $3,164; Skowhegan Community Food Cupboard, $5,594; St. Anthony's Soup Kitchen, Skowhegan, $2,797; Starks Food Cupboard, $1,399; Tri-Town Food Cupboard, Hartland, $1,678; and Youth & Family Services, Inc., Skowhegan, $2,797.