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Elderbridge reports rising need, requests $12,900 from Wright County to reduce senior meal waitlists
Summary
Elderbridge told the Wright County Board of Supervisors demand for congregate and home-delivered meals remains high while state and federal funding have declined, prompting the nonprofit to request a $3.30 per-senior increase — about $12,900 — to help preserve services and avoid expanding waitlists.
Sandra Jackson, chief operating officer for Elderbridge, told the Wright County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 3 that demand for senior services remains strong even as funding has fallen, forcing the agency to start waitlists for some programs.
"The demand for service continues to remain high, but the funding continues to lessen," Jackson said during an annual update to the board. She said the state unit on aging directed Elderbridge to prioritize services, and the agency now uses a self-reported…
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