September is Hunger Action Month, reminding us that a good meal can change a child's whole school day.

Across North Carolina, one in seven residents faces food insecurity, and one in five children goes hungry. To help close that gap, generous donors helped Overflowing Hands fund a $75,000 kitchen upgrade at RISE Southeast Raleigh Charter School, where students now get fresh, healthy breakfasts and lunches served by our Cafeteria Buddies, who walk them through the meal line and make nutritious choices feel easy. Want to help fight hunger close to home? Find a volunteer opportunity with Overflowing Hands at overflowinghands.org/volunteer-1.