1. DST STOP HUNGER INITIATIVE 2015-2016 SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION LEADERSHIP FELLOWS of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT

2. South Atlantic Region Leadership Fellows Committee Vivian Artis Williams, S.A. Region Leadership Fellows Chair M. Annette Goldring, N.C. Chair Vagella Smalls, S.C. Chair Princess Powell-McEvilley, VA Chair Kim Stevens, VA Antoinette Cody, NC Lynn Cook*

3. This year’s service project is dedicated to the memory of Soror Lynn Cook. Soror Cook entered the Omega Omega Chapter on January 29, 2015. She was dedicated to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and to the Leadership Fellows program in particular. She was initiated in 1975 at Norfolk State University (Epsilon Theta). Soror Cook was a past president of Petersburg Alumnae and past advisor to Alpha Eta Chapter (Virginia State University). She was also a Golden Life Member.

4. REASON FOR PROJECT The goal is to raise awareness of the importance of eradicating hunger both nationally and internationally.

5. Prevalence of Hunger *  One in three people in developing countries suffers from vitamin and mineral deficiencies.  Hunger or food insecurity exists in every county in America, ranging from a low of 4 percent in Slope County, ND to a high of 33 percent in Humphreys County, MS.  48.1 million Americans lived in food insecure households, including 32.8 million adults and 15.3 million children.  Households with children reported food insecurity at a significantly higher rate than those without children, 19 percent compared to 12 percent.  Households that had higher rates of food insecurity than the national average included households with children (19%), especially households with children headed by single women (35%) or single men (22%), Black non-Hispanic households (26%) and Hispanic households (22%). *2014 Statistics

6. ALIGNING THIS SERVICE PROJECT TO OUR FIVE-POINT PROGRAMMATIC THRUST  Economic Development Volunteering to support eradicating hunger reduces the fiscal contributions required by your communities to address this issue.  Educational Development Raising awareness by being visible in the community educates others who may not be aware of the extent of this issue. Get your community statistics and talk about it!  International Awareness & Involvement Hunger is a global issue. This project can be implemented by all the chapters in our region, including Bermuda.  Physical & Mental Health It is a well known fact that not obtaining the appropriate nutrition affects your physical and mental health.

7.  Conduct a meal packing event.  Host an awareness seminar.  Serve at a homeless shelter.  Provide food for seniors in your Community.  Be creative! What to Do? A Few Suggestions _______________________________________

8. SUGGESTED SERVICE PROJECT PARTNERS  Local shelters for homeless women, men, and families  Local Food Pantries  Civic organizations  Volunteers of America  Harvest Hope Food Bank  Churches  Meals on Wheels  Grocery Stores

9. COST OF PROJECT  No cost is required  Chapters may choose to initiate their own hunger awareness event

10. What’s Next?  Additional information about the project will be sent to chapter presidents  SARLF contact information for their respective chapters will be provided  Documentation of participation in the project and photos will be requested

11. SARLF State Chairs and Co-chairs Adeirdre Riley, Durham Alumnae adeirdre@aol.com Cassandra L. Thomas Roberts, High Point Alumnae robertsclt@gmail.com Hilton Cooper, Florence Alumnae Ccphiltoncooper@gmail.com Cynthia S. Brown, Northern Virginia Alumnae cbrown5979@aol.com Maresa Driver, Portsmouth Alumnae driverma@cox.net Loreia Johnson-Flemister, Fredericksburg Area Alumnae loreia@netzero.net Tonya Tyson, Chesterfield Alumnae ttyson@hotmail.com

12. North Carolina Leadership Fellows Adeirdre Riley*Elizabeth H.J. Bryant Alycia MarcenaFaye Jacobs Arrida JohnsonRashele McConnell Birhanie RobinsonShavon Brown Cassandra L. Thomas Roberts*Shellena J. Atlas Charmyka MarrowTamara Watson-Barbour Christa NewkirkTiffani Teachey Delois Baker-HargroveTrish Harleston Desiree Crawford *State Co-chairs

13. South Carolina Leadership Fellows Antoinette ParnellLauren Young Faith MouzonMegan Breland Hilton H. Cooper*Patricia Smalls Jasmine MoormanTiffany Scott *State Chair

14. Virginia Leadership Fellows Annette McFarlandFanchon GloverMyra Lisa Robinson Arva DavidsonFelecia TurnerNettie Simon-Owens Carole StephensHope CupitQuanda Griffin Chandra HurstJacqueline WigginsRonnette Langhorne Charlene HarvinLaKrisha YoungT’Airra Belcher Corlette JordanLaShawn WilliamsTaryn Anthony Cortha PringleLetecia StallworthTheresa Judge Cynthia S. Brown*Lisa JonesTonya Tyson* Dana HawkinsLisa RogersVicki Williams DaShaun JosephLoreia Johnson-Flemister*Von Gretchen Mitchell Desiree Johnson-Flemister Maresa Driver* *State Chair and Co-chairs

15. THANK YOU! WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR SUPPORT!