The Mecklenburg County ABC Board partnered with Our Daily Bread to bring at-risk youth together for an afternoon centered on baking, conversation, and community. While making pies side by side, participants had the opportunity to open up about life’s challenges, share their experiences, and build meaningful connections in a welcoming environment. We documented the candid conversations, laughter, and moments of connection that made the event about much more than baking—it was about creating a space where young people could feel heard, supported, and part of a community.