PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) – As the government shutdown continues into the 38th day, the Wraparound Center at Peoria Public Schools is reminding the community about services it offers to those in need.

In just 90 minutes, the center, located on Peoria’s south side on the Latrobe side of Trewyn Middle School, provided 150 families on Thursday with a box of food.

Dr. Myskeshia Mitchell, director of the Wraparound Center, tells 25 News that they’ve seen a slight increase in demand for services since the shutdown began.

“It’s hard out here, things are more expensive and people need help,” Mitchell says. “It’s not a low income problem, a middle income problem, or whatever income problem, people need help.”

Since opening in 2018, the Wraparound Center has brought community agencies together unde

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