RICHMOND, Va. — A new initiative called City Kids aims to offer youth in Richmond the chance to serve their community while accessing resources for their families. The program, started by the nonprofit Feed the Streets RVA, focuses on community service and support for local families.
“We’re a bunch of kids from the city, so City Kids, that’s where it starts,” Cory Jones, who founded Feed the Streets RVA with friends, said.
The City Kids initiative was created to provide a safe space where children and teenagers can make a difference in their neighborhoods.
The program brings together kids of all ages to cook and serve their community.
“We want to introduce young people to community service in their own community,” Jones explained.
City Kids hopes to inspire positive change by involving elementary to high school students in cooking and service projects.
City Kids collaborates with various community organizations to offer volunteer opportunities and connect youth with additional resources.