Up | Next Teen Launches New Community Initiative: Feed Fairfield County
This February at Up | Next Teen’s 2nd annual Winter Lights Festival, the organization announced its ambitious plan to further its commitment to relieving food insecurity in Connecticut with the launch of its newest initiative, #FeedFairfieldCounty.
Through a variety of youth-led projects, events, and fundraisers the initiative aims to raise $25,000 and supply meals for nearly 10,000 county residents before the end of 2022. Within a week of its launch #FeedFairfieldCounty had already managed to draw over 45 teen volunteers and raise enough funds to feed 100 people through local food banks and soup kitchens.
As part of the organization’s mission to effect social impact while simultaneously teaching teens the fundamentals of entrepreneurialism the program is an opportunity to create true change. As Up | Next Teens President and Founder Addison Moore explains," #FeedFairfieldCounty will allow us to not only feed thousands of hungry people in our Country but gives teens the opportunity to learn a valuable lesson—you’re never too young to change the world”.
“This is likely the most sizeable all-teen social impact initiative the state of Connecticut has ever seen. We’re excited that it’s already off to such a great start!” added Up | Next Vice President, Dania Hemdan.
Over the coming months, the organization will produce a variety of projects and events within Fairfield County to raise funds for the venture. Donations are greatly needed, and Interested parties can find more information and donate to #FeedFairfieldCounty at upnextteens.org/FeedFairfieldCounty.
Up | Next Teens is Connecticut's only student-founded and run organization, with a focus on teaching students the principles of entrepreneurialism while affecting social impact. The organization has recruited a team of nearly 50 teen members, created 10 major projects, and raised nearly $10,000 towards its community-based initiatives over the course of just a year.