Sherena Sabla and Aniya Mayo didn't set out to build something extraordinary. They simply refused to look away. Working in summer camps, they saw what others might have overlooked — not just children passing time, but children full of potential waiting to be unlocked. The kids were safe, but their days felt flat. Uninspired. Something was missing, and Sabla and Mayo knew they could help change that.

Each week Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC CEO Eric Aft offers a behinds -the-scenes look at the work of feeding hope, healthy, and opportunity.

With summer approaching, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC is preparing to significantly expand children’s meal distribution across the region — helping ensure families do not lose access to consistent meals when the school year ends. For Scott Adams, a driver with Second Harvest’s Community Meals program, that work is deeply personal. Every day, Scott delivers more than meals. He delivers consistency, connection, and care.