September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness to help end hunger across the country. More than a million people across South Florida are facing food insecurity and one local teen is using tech to try to keep bellies full.
With every can and carton, Asher Belfer isn't just filling a bag. He's filling a growing need in our community.
"My work and everything that the Cupboard does is vital for every family in need of food in Broward County, because 1 in 6 people have food insecurity and I want to do as much as I can to help as many people as possible," he said.
Volunteering sparks innovation
The 16-year-old has been volunteering at the Dorit and Ben J. Genet Cupboard in Davie for more than four years, but he wanted to make things run more efficiently. So he took what he lear