Nearly 200 college and high school students slept outside to raise awareness for young people who are experiencing homelessness.

Hillsborough County Children's Services hosted its third annual "Camp Street Lights" in Tampa.

The event was held on Friday, November 21 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Laila Ramirez and Swara Patel are members of the Hillsborough County Youth Leadership Council.

They collected non-perishable food items to help feed those in need.

"They don't have access to food. There's a lot of food insecurity, so just feeling that really makes me want to participate in more events like these, getting involved in my community to help make a change," said Swara Patel.

Craig Jewesak with Hillsborough County Children's Services said an estimated 3,000 young people have experienced som

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