EMS Closet has been operating since 2019 and has experienced continuous growth since. We are grateful for donations gifted to us from the community and we rely on the assistance of supportive and dedicated volunteers. In 2023 14,271 Richland One and 16,165 Richland Two students were living in poverty, that being a 15.9% poverty increase from 2022. In 2023 EMS Closet was able to serve 741 students across both districts, with a target for 2024 to increase the number of students served to 1,000. This past December we ran a "Pajama Day" where we were able to give around 300 pairs of new pajamas.