Detroit Teens Unite: Jack and Jill and NAACP Youth Take Bold Stand Against Hunger

(R) Nyla Joseph, Senior, Cass Tech High School, presenting $500 Check to (L) Dr. Phillip Knight, Executive Director of the Food Bank Council of Michigan,(Courtesy of Jack and Jill and NAACP) As a display of youth-driven activism, the Detroit Chapter teen group of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. partnered with the NAACP Detroit Youth Council to confront the critical issue of food insecurity. This dynamic collaboration unfolded through combined hands-on volunteerism, impactful philanthropy, and engaging dialogue on food policy, highlighting young leaders’ pivotal role in addressing systemic challenges and fostering change within their community. The teens gathered at Oak Park’s Forgotten Harvest, a food rescue organization dedicated to combating hunger in southeast Michigan. There, they worked together to package food that will soon be distributed to local charities, benefiting families facing food insecurity. With Forgotten Harvest’s daily distribution of 144,000 pounds of food, the teens played a crucial role in ensuring this vital resource reaches those in need, highlighting the power of community-driven action in addressing hunger. For three hours, the teens worked side by side, packing breakfast cereal and chicken to help alleviate food insecurity in their community. Their hard work was followed by an inspiring speech from...