Addressing Food Insecurity

• AARP. (n.d.). Help feed a family in need
• AARP. (n.d.). Organize a food drive
• Alexandra Ocasio Cortez Democrat NY-14. (n.d.). Mutual aid 101: Toolkit
• AmpleHarvest.org. (n.d.). Find a pantry to donate food
• Feeding America. (n.d.). Feeding America
• Feeding America. (n.d.). Find your local food bank
• Feeding America. (n.d.). Start a fundraiser for Feeding America
• Feeding America. (n.d.). What it's like to volunteer at a food bank
• Feeding America. (2021). How to become a virtual food bank volunteer

JUST PLAY!

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Why Youth and Teens Should Participate in Community-Based Activities and Community Service

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