The Valdosta Lowndes County YMCA Teen Leaders Club packed United Way Little Free Food Pantries with canned goods and boxed meals in preparation for upcoming holidays on Monday night. The Leaders Club hosted a food drive at the YMCA throughout the month of November. These donations were placed in the United Way Little Free Food Pantries around Valdosta in order to support those facing food insecurity this holiday season. 

"The pantries were empty when we got there, so it is nice to know we could fill them up and help those in our community during the holidays," said Club President Tierney Walton.

This is the second year the YMCA Leaders Club has Packed the Pantry with plans to continue the tradition next year.

The YMCA Leaders Club is a group for 13-18 years olds to learn leadership through service. The teens complete service hours each month for both the YMCA and the community. The program trains the teens in a variety of areas while also teaching them important life skills, like public speaking, character development and community service. To learn more visit https://www.valdostaymca.org/teenleaders/