Jackson State University was a place on this weekend for all the right reasons.
HBCU held his two-year harvest event on March 22 at school Campus. Faculty, staff and students distributed 10,000 pounds of sweet Potatoes, collic greens, cleaning materials, napkins, generators, etc. Hundreds of Jackson individuals need needed.
“We are here in the food desert, so what is better to give our community free food? Sweet potatoes and greens are healthier. So this is also important here ” Fierce News
According to USDA, Mississippi rows as The third most food in the country.
Now in its 10th year event is planned Promote relationships Teach the students with the community and teach students. Heather Denne, the director of the JSSU Community Development Office, says it is a “beneficial” situation.
“The community gets very necessary foods to help them, while our students receive community service, witness the needs of the community,” Danny “is in a press release.
This also noted that he plans to expand the fall of crops to become part of JSU’s first year orientation week, Inspection of culture Community Service New Students.
The university has a long history of supporting Jackson’s community. Last year, JSU hosted the symposium of developing an inauguration entrepreneurship. The event aims to provide tools to high school students to help them start their business. About 150 students of five local schools were present at the event, held at JSU E-Center.
The school hosts the event every August and March. Back school harvest Is a decline Designed for August 2025, although the exact dates have not yet been announced. For Additional details: Support for the event, Visit the website of Jackson State University.
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