TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Tallahassee’s Kearney Center helped nearly 500 people over the last week as cold arctic air sank into the deep south.
According to numbers released to WCTV, the Kearney Center sheltered 476 individuals since January 26 and served around 700 meals to those in need.
Below is a list provided by the Kearney Center that shows how many people took advantage of their services compared to overnight lows in Tallahassee:
DateIndividuals HousedReported Overnight Low (NWS)Jan 267534°FJan 277926°FJan 286921°FJan 295322°FJan 305526°FJan 316725°FFeb 17822°F
The center’s Chief Executive Officer, Sonya Wilson, told WCTV that every person who stayed the night “received personal hygiene kits, warm clothing, shoes, fresh linens, blankets, and pillows.”
“We are deeply grateful to our community for the generous donations we received during this time. Every dollar and every donated item helped us meet the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors,” said Wilson.
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