[PHOTOSTORY 5: STRUGGLE] Southeast Jaguars

Southeast Jaguars football prepares for football practice. The Jaguars are a new program to 7 on 7 and are preparing to full tackle football for the fall.

Coach Aaron Maner listens to one of his athletes telling him how he got into a fight. Coach Maner says it's a honor to mentor kids because he was in there shoes but he is worried about the kids mindset at such a young age.

Tristan Jackson going to get football one of the equipment to start practice with his age group. Tristan is one of the oldest on the team at age 13 and coaches stress to him how much of a leader he needs to be to help mentor the younger players on the team.

Coach Aaron Maner adjusting his athlete "6 inches" abdominal workout. Coach Maner started this program after personal challenges, including the loss of family members, he talked about how its hard sometimes but guiding kids keeps him going.

Coach Aaron Maner tells his team what to expect from practice today. Coach Maner was told by some of the players that some of the players quit, which he didn't like because he is trying to build his team for all age groups and can't afford to lose players.

Coach Dj (Left), Coach Tay (Middle), Coach Kell (Right) and Coach Mike (Far Right) talk about the state of the team and how they need more players in certain age groups. Because the program is new, the Jaguars are struggling recruiting new players by themselves so they ask the kids to help bring kids out from their school.

Coach Evey coaching the cheerleaders and going through the paperwork of the Jaguars making sure everything is following accordingly. Coach Evey is the wife of Coach Aaron Maner and she is the lead administrator of the Jaguars and she talked about how stressful it is managing paperwork and program logistics and coaching at the same time with them being short staffed at the moment.

Zay Acree intercepts the ball from the Pooler Elite quarterback. This is the Southeast Jaguars first game ever and because they don't have as many players, some are finding themselves playing both sides of the ball.

Zay Acree falls down from getting tackled by the Pooler Elite Quarterback. Acree was excited to make a game changing play for his team as coaches have been stressing on how much of an impact he needs to be on both sides of the ball.

    

Kaden Brinson taunts the Pooler Elite defense after scoring a touchdown. Brinson is one of the best players on the team but Coach Maner mentors him about taunting and how it can be selfish at times and affect the team.

Pooler Elite wide receiver goes for a catch as two jaguars players defend him. Coaches talk to the players about how pressure moments come at them and how adversity in the sport can help them in the real world.

Pooler Elite wide receiver scores a touchdown and showboats on two players of the Southeast Jaguars players. Nick Parker (21) was crying after this and his mom blamed the coaches out of anger which led to them coming to an understanding after the game. 

Referee of the game calls the game done. The referee stated how Pooler Elite won which sparked controversy between both teams.

Parents of the Jaguars dissatisfied of how the game ended and confused. Parents donate their own money for other kids to be able to play even though they may be struggling to help keep their kids off the streets.

Jaguar players not mad and down that they lost their first game. Some of the players were blaming each other but coaches called them out and spoke on how its important to lift each other up, instead of tear each other down.

    Southeast Jaguars coach encourages the players. It was hard for most of the players to keep their head up after the loss with some of them even crying.

Coach Gee looking for answers on how the game ended with them losing. Coach Gee and other Jaguars fans thought the game was tied but the referee took the touchdown back from Brinson, due to his celebration.

Coach Mike (Left) walks Coach Dj off the field. Coach Dj was not happy about how the game was called and had to be walked off the field because he was cursing around kids.

Southeast Jaguars and Pooler Elite give each other handshakes after the game. Coaches encouraged the players to be respectful as sportsmanship is a sign of respect regardless if it's a win or loss.

Coach Aaron Maner asks for clarification on how they lost the game. Coach Aaron Maner had to calm down his coaches and some of his players before talking to the the referee as he felt like they got cheated and weren't respected as much since they are a new program compared to others.

[PHOTOSTORY 5: STRUGGLE] Statesboro Food Bank

By: Dasha Hayes

 The Statesboro Food Bank main pantry is where volunteers organize and store food for distribution. It is open daily except Sundays.

Food bank volunteers and staff sort donated items into boxes for distribution. This ensures the food is well organized and placed in the correct spot.

Volunteer Shanyia Clark moves food from the table to its designated storage area. The effort helps keep the pantry organized and ready for distribution.

Food bank staff member Chris White places cookies in the dessert area. “I enjoy working at the food bank and helping people,” White said.

Food bank staff and volunteers organize items. These were received in a recent delivery earlier in the day. 

White tells a volunteer he can move on to help others after finishing his task. The volunteer briefly questions why the muffins are green before being told they are pistachio flavored.

Food bank staff separate trash from cardboard before taking it to the dumpster behind the building. The process helps maintain cleanliness and proper waste disposal.

Volunteer Clark moves items from the box around. She is waiting for instructions on where to place them.

This is an example of food boxes prepared for distribution at the food bank. They are assembled ahead of time so they are ready when clients arrive for appointments.

Food bank staff member Caleb Evans smiles as he walks past carts of food ready for departure. “It is a pretty chill job, and I enjoy working here,” Evans said.

White moves food items out of the refrigerator to reorganize storage space. Grapes are shifted to make room for eggs.

Food bank staff decide where to store the grapes. There was a brief moment of confusion about dessert placement. The items are then organized into their proper storage areas.

Volunteers move grapes from the refrigerator and place them on a cart. They were instructed to clear space to make room for eggs.

The volunteers are placing the grapes in the refrigerator. They moved them into another refrigerator  further down the the original one like they were instructed. 

Food bank staff carefully move eggs from the refrigerator. He is loading them onto a cart to be moved to another refrigerator. 

White tosses food from the refrigerator into a box to prepare it for distribution. The items are set aside for customers that will come in the evening. 

A food bank volunteer places a box into a cart, preparing it for delivery to a client. The cart is then readied for transport outside.

Staff and volunteers wait for clients to arrive to receive food assistance. They bring the prepared boxes to vehicles parked along the side for distribution.

A food bank volunteer waits to bring a cart back inside after dropping it off to a customer. She prepares to refill it so it is ready for the next client.

This is an example of a food bank distribution cart used to transport items to clients. It is filled in advance to reduce the need to carry supplies by hand to vehicles.

[PHOTOSTORY 4: STRUGGLE] Dead Battery Forces Driver to Seek Help

 

A car sits with its hood open in a parking lot as jumper cables lie on the ground nearby.
The driver, Jaylen, had already tried multiple times to start the vehicle before realizing the battery was dead and help was needed.

The hood of the car remains open, exposing the engine as the vehicle sits idle in a parking lot.

The driver had checked under the hood hoping to identify the issue but found no immediate solution to get the car started.

A driver leans into the car through the open door while attempting to start the vehicle again.

He had continued trying the ignition despite earlier failures, hoping the car would turn over.

The driver stands at the front of the car, holding the hood open while looking over the engine.

He had inspected the vehicle himself after it failed to start, trying to figure out what was wrong before seeking help.

Two cars sit side by side with their hoods open in a parking lot, preparing for a jump-start.

The driver had called for assistance after realizing the dead battery could not be fixed alone.

Jumper cables lie on the ground between two parked cars in a sunlit parking lot.
The cables had been brought out as a last resort after the car battery failed to start the vehicle.

Jumper cables are connected to the car battery as a driver begins the process of jump-starting the vehicle.
The cables had been carefully attached in the correct order to safely transfer power from another car.

A driver holds jumper cable clamps while standing between two cars with their hoods open.

He had prepared to connect the cables after determining the battery needed an external boost to start.

The driver reaches under the hood to attach jumper cables to the car battery.

He had carefully connected the clamps while following the correct steps to avoid damaging the vehicle.

A pair of hands holds jumper cable clamps just above the car battery, preparing to secure the connection.

The driver had positioned the clamps carefully to ensure a proper and safe connection before attempting to start the car.

The driver opens the car hood and connects the jumper cable to the battery terminal.

Jaylen opened the car hood and connected the jumper cable to the battery terminal.

The driver, Jaylen, holds the hood open while checking different parts of the engine for possible issues.
He had continued troubleshooting the car after the failed start, looking for any sign of what caused the battery to die.

Jaylen lowers the hood of the car after finishing his inspection of the engine.
He had decided to stop checking under the hood once it became clear the battery needed a jump to start.

Jaylen lowers the hood of the second car after completing the jump-start process.
He had finished disconnecting the cables once the dead battery regained enough power to run.

Jaylen continues lowering the hood of the second car as the jump-start process wraps up.
He had moved to close it after confirming the battery had successfully regained power.

Jaylen walks away from the cars with a visible sense of relief after the jump-start is complete.
He had finally gotten the car running after multiple failed attempts earlier.

Jaylen holds a phone to his ear as he calls his mom after getting the car started.
He had reached out to explain what happened after dealing with the stress of the dead battery.

Jaylen sits in the driver’s seat with the door open, reacting with a puzzled expression while on the phone.
He had listened as his mom responded in a way he didn’t seem to agree with after explaining what happened.

Jaylen sits in the driver’s seat with both hands on the steering wheel, smiling as the car runs.
He had reacted with relief after the engine finally started following the jump.

A close-up of the steering wheel and dashboard shows the gauges and controls functioning normally.
The car had returned to normal operation after the successful jump-start restored power to the battery.

   A close-up of the dashboard displays a maintenance warning indicating service is due soon.

The alert had appeared even after the car started, signaling that additional issues might need attention.