Nearly 14 million children across the United States face hunger every day, according to Feeding America, and in North Carolina’s Sandhills region, it’s a challenge that hits close to home. On Wednesday, dozens of volunteers gathered at Fayetteville’s Crown Coliseum, determined to make a difference in the fight against food insecurity.
The Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina organized the event as part of its ongoing child hunger initiative. With the help of 40 volunteers, the organization packed thousands of meal kits to distribute to children in need across the region.
Among those lending a hand was Robert Smith, who drove 40 minutes from Lumberton…