High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2025

Our Fight Against Hunger
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Course Code
LDR
Course Number
2002
Faculty/Instructor
Dr. Haley Winston
Faculty/Instructor Email
haley@ucf.edu
Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement
This culture audit, conducted as part of the LEAD Scholars Program at the University of Central Florida, focused on volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank, a nonprofit dedicated to alleviating hunger in Central Florida. As a group, we volunteered there on the weekends, doing activities such as sorting and repackaging food donations. These tasks supported the organization's mission of distributing food to over 870 feeding partners in seven counties. Through this hands-on service, we learned the critical role of community involvement and teamwork in addressing food insecurity. We also gained insights into the leadership styles employed at Second Harvest Food Bank. One of the most valuable takeaways from this experience was understanding the power of collective action and how each small effort contributes to a larger goal of creating a hunger-free community. This experience allowed us to not only contribute to the fight against hunger but also deepened our understanding of the vital work nonprofit organizations do and the leadership principles that drive their success.
Keywords
Food Bank; Volunteer; Fighting Hunger; LEAD Scholars
Recommended Citation
Clark, McKenna J.; Raheja, Arya; La ROsa, Ashley; Daniels, Jayden; Brady, Wayne; and Nguyen, Cheryl, "Our Fight Against Hunger" (2025). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2025. 30.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2025spring/30
