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Soup And Substance For Hunger And Homelessness Awareness

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Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week November 13-21, 2023
November is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness month. This marks the time of year when our agencies utilize the momentum of the holiday season to educate and address homeless and hunger-based issues facing our community. United Way of Kershaw County and Food for the Soul are reaching out to fellow social service organizations in our community to unite for an event Thursday, November 16th, on the lawn of United Way of Kershaw County.

As community leaders and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of Kershaw County residents, we have a responsibility to not only work together to find sustainable solutions, but to educate our community about the issues facing our most vulnerable residents. 

Though we work daily with this population and are familiar with the issues they are facing, many of our community members are unaware of the food insecurity and housing issues in Kershaw County. This year’s awareness week and event are opportunities for our local agencies to work together to increase community awareness and connect directly with those in need. We aim to foster a greater understanding of the issues and circumstances Kershaw County residents may face when struggling with hunger and homelessness.