Park Student and Alumna Educate Baltimore-Area High Schoolers about Food Insecurity (WBAL-TV Story)
Park senior Summer Friedman and alumna Lynne Kahn ’87 are working together to raise awareness about food insecurity in Baltimore communities.
Friedman and Kahn were recently featured in a WBAL-TV 11 News story about the Empowering Minds Resource Center, which brings together high school students throughout Baltimore to learn about food insecurity in their communities. Friedman, who participated in the program last year, is serving as a peer ambassador this year, helping Kahn teach other students and raise awareness. Through activities and discussions, students explore issues of privilege, perspective, and empathy while learning how to educate others about food insecurity.
Kahn, the Founder and Executive Director of Baltimore Hunger Project, is helping lead efforts to engage high school students in addressing this critical issue. Founded in 2014, The Baltimore Hunger Project provides weekly food support to approximately 2,600 students across 66 schools in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
The work of the Baltimore Hunger Project and other local organizations was recently recognized by the Baltimore Ravens through their Honor Rows program at M&T Bank Stadium. The recognition celebrates organizations making a meaningful difference in their communities.
Through her involvement, Friedman is learning how to turn awareness into action. As she shared with WBAL-TV, the experience has encouraged her to think about the privileges she has and how she can use them to do good in the world.
Check out the news story here.
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