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Emergency Needs Task Force details 2024 caseload, asks council to consider higher local support
Summary
Representatives from the Emergency Needs Task Force told council they served 1,440 clients (700 households) in 2024 and provided over $92,000 in emergency assistance; they asked council to consider increasing the town's historical $10,000 contribution.
Vera Carter and Connie Patterson of the Emergency Needs Task Force outlined program eligibility, operations and 2024 service levels and asked the council to consider increasing local support.
Patterson described the organization’s role and eligibility criteria; Carter detailed the 2024 caseload and financials. "From January 2024 through December 2024, we serviced 1,440 clients, a total of 700 households," Carter said, and reported that the task force spent over $92,000 in assistance during that period. She noted the group uses the federal poverty guideline up to 200 percent of the poverty level to determine eligibility.
Councilors asked about existing local government contributions; a council member noted Pulaski’s contribution has been $10,000 historically and asked whether other localities or partners cover the balance. Task force representatives requested that council consider increasing its contribution to meet rising needs.
Next steps: The task force will continue to provide exhibits and financial detail; council did not make an immediate commitment to increase funding but signaled that the request would be considered during budget deliberations.
