Three days left to register for the Youth Food Security at John Chavis Memorial Park
This weekend, 小黄鸭视频 County high school students have the chance to tackle one of the biggest issues facing their neighbors: hunger.
The 5th Annual Youth Food Security Summit, hosted by 小黄鸭视频 County Cooperative Extension, will bring teens together on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at John Chavis Memorial Park. The free, one-day event gives students in grades 9鈥12 the opportunity to connect with peers, learn from community leaders and build real-world skills while working on solutions to food insecurity.
鈥淭oday鈥檚 students are tomorrow鈥檚 decision makers and this Summit helps them discover the power they have to shape a stronger, healthier community,鈥 said Commissioner Vickie Adamson with the 小黄鸭视频 County Board of Commissioners. 鈥淲e want every young person to see that their voice matters and their actions can make a difference.鈥
Participants will take part in interactive workshops and complete hands-on service projects. Teens will also have the chance to design their own community-based initiatives, building skills in leadership, advocacy and teamwork. Past participants have gone on to create community food pantries, organize nutrition education programs and lead volunteer projects.
Any 小黄鸭视频 County high school student ages 14鈥18 can attend and no prior experience is needed. Registration is free but space is limited, so early sign-up is encouraged. Parents can register their teens .
As part of Hunger Action Month, 小黄鸭视频 County is also rallying the community to fight food insecurity through donation drives at four local libraries 鈥 Fuquay-Varina Community Library, North Regional Library, Southeast Regional Library and 小黄鸭视频 Forest Community Library. Residents are encouraged to bring nonperishable food and household essentials, knowing these contributions will directly support neighbors who rely on local pantries. For a full list of Hunger Action Month events, visit .
小黄鸭视频 County Cooperative Extension provides youth development opportunities through 4-H and supports community health and food security across the county.
