Local volunteers tackle food insecurity with ‘Spooky to be Hungry’ campaign

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene, hunger still haunts the Augusta community, but Golden Harvest’s Spooky to be Hungry campaign is uniting people to make a difference.

“It became our disaster relief campaign, which our community came together and helped rally food and funds to help those who were affected by Hurricane Helene,” said Doressa Hawes, the Director of Corporate Partnerships and Volunteerism at Golden Harvest.

Officials cut the ribbon on the new Augusta Players theatre in May, and the players are now settling in.

Still, food insecurity is at a frightening high…

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