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SENCA provides updates on services to Richardson County Board

By John Nixon

03/29/2023

(KLZA)-- During a recent meeting of the Richardson County Commissioner, Sherry Huddleston, Family Development Specialist for Southeast Nebraska Community Action presented a report for the months of October, 2022, through February, 2023.

During the five-month period, 204 food pantries were provided to Richardson County families suffering from food insecurity. 1,484 clients were served in 788 households.

There were 10 rental assistance cases; 28 utility assistance cases, 81 emergency supplies cases.

In addition, there were 298 personal financial counseling and budgeting programs and 233 family development cases.

Since October, approximately 475 monthly food boxes have been provided to continue to help provide nutrition to seniors.

In November, SENCA donated $500 worth of food to help with Thanksgiving food Baskets. This years Red Kettle Campaign raised nearly $2,700 with 90 percent remaining in Richardson County.

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