WSSU Greek organizations provide lunches for people experiencing homelessness
Winston-Salem State University students came together in a powerful display of service and unity as all 14 fraternity and sorority life organizations assembled more than 300 lunch bags for community members experiencing homelessness. The initiative reflected WSSU’s deep-rooted commitment to outreach and the spirit of Ramily support.
Organizers said the project showcased the best of what the university’s fraternity and sorority life community stands for: compassion, teamwork and a dedication to uplifting others.
“It felt good to step outside of my daily routine and do something that made a real difference,” said Zoe Suggs, president of the Chi Chi Beta Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. “Seeing how grateful people were reminded me why service is so important.”
Each organization contributed food items, including turkey, ham, peanut butter, jam, bread, chips and easy-open soup cans. The university’s Budget and Finance Office donated all drink items, helping volunteers pack meals that included sandwiches, bottled water, sodas and snacks.
Teams then delivered the lunches to several community hubs, including the Winston-Salem Transit Authority bus station, the CVS on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and the Food Lion on New Walkertown Road. Students said seeing the impact firsthand strengthened their sense of purpose.
“Handing out meals at the Transit Authority was eye-opening,” said Jaden Lynn of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. “Some people came back to thank us twice. It showed me how even small acts of kindness can mean so much.”
The project was led by Suggs and Karee Brown-Jones, WSSU’s Fraternity and Sorority Life coordinator. Their coordination helped create what Brown-Jones described as a seamless collaboration across chapters, an example of what the Ram community can achieve together.
For many students, the unity among organizations was just as meaningful as the service itself. “What stood out to me was the unity,” said Brian Fulwiley Jr. of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. “We all wore different letters, but the goal was the same: to support our community. That’s what being a Ram is all about.”
Others echoed the powerful sense of Ramily that defined the day. “I’m proud we were able to give back in such a hands-on way,” said David Gonzalez of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. “It made me want to get even more involved in future service projects.”
As students reflected on the work they accomplished together, organizers said the initiative strengthened bonds among fraternity and sorority members while reinforcing WSSU’s commitment to service. The effort demonstrated how collaboration within the university and across the broader Winston-Salem community can spark lasting impact.
Fraternity and Sorority Life leaders say they hope to build on this momentum with future projects rooted in compassion, leadership and the Ramily spirit that continues to inspire the campus.
“Service isn’t just something we do,” Suggs said. “It’s who we are as Rams.”
