community action

Nic Carroll returned to live with his family in October 2017 after finishing treatment for the 20th time. From left to right, Maliyah, 11, Nic, Harlee, 5, Melissa and Trey, 12 . (Nic Carroll)

Students have the opportunity to serve the less fortunate by donating food in barrels like these all across campus during the month of November. (Savannah Hopkinson)

Joey is 8 years old. He comes from a low-income household. His family uses food stamps to supplement their food budget, but Joey still doesn't get enough to eat. He doesn't make it to school in time to eat breakfast, and the only adequate, nutritional meal he gets during the day is his school lunch. Joey is often sick. He misses several days of school throughout the year and falls behind. His test scores are far below the national average. During the summer, Joey is hungry because he doesn't have access to school meals. Joey coasts by in school, until high school, when he drops out to get a job and support his family. He earns minimum wage and his own family is food insecure. The cycle continues.

The front of The Center for Service and Learning. The Center offers accessible service opportunities for all BYU students. (Universe Photo)