Food insecurity impacts people from all backgrounds and communities.

Even in communities that seem wealthy on the surface, many people continue to struggle with hidden challenges and hardships. This blog shines a light on those untold stories, exploring the realities beneath the facade and fostering awareness and compassion.

I spent my freshman year at Wake Forest University, a school known for its affluent community and resources. However, as soon as I stepped outside the campus into the broader Winston-Salem area, I quickly realized there was a stark contrast — many people in the surrounding community faced real struggles despite the school’s wealth. This experience opened my eyes to the hidden challenges that exist even near prosperous environments.

I worked alongside Sunnyside Ministry in Winston-Salem, NC, assisting in meal packaging for families facing food insecurity.

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