Hope Center in need: Increase in shelter clients leads to supply issues this winter

Hope Center in need: Increase in shelter clients leads to supply issues this winter

Inside Lexingtons Hope Center, winter is taking a toll on everyone.We've had uncharacteristically high numbers of people in our emergency shelter the last few days, and last weekend, and on into this week, said David Shadd, the Hope Centers Chief Programs Officer.Officials at The Hope Center say theyve seen an increase in need this winter by 55%, disrupting the center's ability to meet demand. The reason for the increase is the same as what was …