Laughter erupts from the kitchen of Stewpot’s Teen Center as rising sixth grader Jamila Jeffries cuts a raw potato into thin slices. It’s lunch time, and she’s surrounded by other campers who are busy digging into french fries and stuffed-crust pizza.
Jeffries is taking part in the recreational summer camp, and though it’s her first day, she said she’s already making friends.
“ I like how we get to cook and stuff. We get to learn about each other. We get to do new things every day,” Jeffries said.
Stewpot Community Services is one of Jackson’s main meal kitchens and provider of shelters for people experiencing homelessness. Jeffries is one of about 150 children who are here for the summer camp, and she said spending time at Stewpot allows her the chance to do something other than being at home…