DAYTON — Along with food, the United Way of the Greater Area is preparing for an increase in other needs.
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As reported on News Center 7 Daybreak, the United Way saw a big increase in need during the government shutdown.
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News Center 7’s Xavier Hershovitz reports that data shows they saw a 12 percent increase in calls compared to the same timeframe last year.
When it comes to food assistance, the need jumped 60 percent.
The United Way says that they are here to help fill the gap when people are in need.
“Think about your neighbors. Think about your family members. Think about those people you work with,” said Tom Kelley, President & CEO of the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area. “You really don’t know what kinds of things they may be facing. Encourage them to seek help if they need it.”
With such a focus on food, they are preparing to see an increase in need with other things like rent or utility assistance.
“After that happens, and things kind of shake out a little bit there, then you’re looking to go back and say, I have to go back and catch up my rent, or my utilities are behind,” said Tiffany Rubin. “I needed to eat, so now I have to go back and cover these, these items. We will see an increase.”
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