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11-year-old boy helps combat food insecurity in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An 11-year-old boy in Collierville is combating food insecurity by distributing small food packages in various Memphis communities. “Well, we’re setting up these pantries all around town with nonperishable items,” said Jack Knight, the 11-year-old. “As long as you’re helping people, there’s no bad idea. As long as you’re helping people and […] 11-year-old boy Jack Knight from Collierville is helping to combat food insecurity in Memphis by distributing small food packages in various communities. Over 140,000 people in Shelby County face food insecurity, and 20% of them are children. The boy and his parents aim to fill pantries throughout the city with nonperishable items. The idea is to get the pantries where people can donate, but also take for those in need. Currently, Jack and his father are working to add more locations.

11-year-old boy helps combat food insecurity in Memphis

Publicerad : 6 månader sen förbi Brayel Brown i Health

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An 11-year-old boy in Collierville is combating food insecurity by distributing small food packages in various Memphis communities.

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