Today was another productive service learning day. As usual, I started out with my classmates packaging donated food into smaller containers that could be given directly to those in need. We packed oranges, some very large potatoes, onions, and cucumbers. We quickly developed an efficient assembly line that involved packaging the food, ripping new bags, and transporting the repackaged food into another crate. After working at that station for a while, Claudette and I worked in the front of the warehouse packaging food for specific people who filled out forms. We read the forms and then filled the order based on the number of people who needed food and what kind of living situation the person was in. Then, we went to the microphone and called out a number that corresponded to a ticket each person received upon entering. The best part of service learning for me is the moment when the person that you have filled the food order form comes up and receives their food. The majority of the people are extremely grateful for any food they can get, as shown through a humble smile or a firm thank you. It is so rewarding to see the direct effects of my volunteering and hard work on people in my local community.
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