By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lisa Gleason with the United Way of Reno County put out a plea on Thursday for people to contribute to their unmet needs fund.
"United Way is trying to look at long-term recovery," Gleason said. "We know the needs are going to be great as we continue to hear about businesses within Reno County that are laying people off and or reducing their hours."
The funds need to match the impact that the virus is having on the economy and that's almost impossible.
"The unmet needs fund that we're trying to collect to help people who are being impacted by this needs to grow exponentially," Gleason said. "I'm putting a plea out there, a shameless plug to go out to Rally Reno County, buy gift cards, help local businesses and then you help us support individuals with rent and utilities and all that other stuff that's going to come."
Gleason said even if you don't want to buy a gift card, you can still donate in care of Rally Reno County unmet needs fund by calling 211, donate on the Reno County VOAD Facebook page or send your donation to United Way of Reno County at PO Box 2230, Hutchinson, KS 67504, or drop off a donation at the United Way office at 924 N. Main in Hutchinson.