During the Oct. 5 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Oct. 18, 2018 as Hunger Awareness Day in Forsyth County and acknowledged The Place of Forsyth County for their important role in fighting hunger. The Place serves residents of Forsyth County and is committed to assisting them with essential needs and to be self-sustaining. The Place will present the Homegrown Social, fourth annual Hunger Awareness Fundraiser on Oct. 18 to increase awareness of poverty in Forsyth County.