CENTERVILLE — As we head into winter, impoverished southwest Ohioan families struggle to care for their children.
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Inflation has ramped up the prices of basic necessities to keep children warm.
As a result, a local non-profit organization, Hannah’s Treasure Chest, has seen an increase in demand for charitable needs.
“Last year, we served about 3,500 children. And this year, we’re going to serve over 5,000,” Executive Director DeAnna Murphy informed News Center 7′s Haley Kosik.
However, the organization faces limitations as they attempt to serve more of the community.
“We usually will have a full rack and now we just don’t have any. It’s all gone,” Murphy said.
There have not been enough donations to service all of the incoming requests.
“As you can see, we have one nine-month coat and we have 4-T coats. That’s all we have,” Murphy showed.
The lack of inventory has left families in need disappointed as they rely on these charitable warm clothes to survive the winter, Murphy explained. It has also been difficult on the organization because their inability to provide goes against their mission.
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Hannah’s Treasure Chest normally compiles care packages for children by partnering up with 75 organizations throughout southwest Ohio. The partners fill out referrals on behalf of the families, outlining everything the child needs from diapers to clothes.
If you are interested in donating to the cause, you can visit Hannah’s Treasure Chest’s website.
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