Today, my group volunteered at Manna of Life Ministries in the Bronx. We made and packaged lunches with sandwiches, apples, bananas, and juice. After we finished making the bagged lunches, a smaller group went out and distributed them at three different sites. Two of these sites were gas stations and the other was at a halfway-house. I was really surprised at how many people we served in such a short amount of time since it was cold and raining. I guess it just goes to show how desperately some people need basic amenities like something to eat or drink and how important organizations like Manna of Life Ministries are in providing services to those in needs. One of the staff at Manna of Life Ministries was telling the group about how important volunteering is. He said that so many people think they're going to change the world but never do. The only way to change the world, he said, is to start small - whether it's in our own school, our own hometown, or even in someone else's community. Making a change in your everyday relationships will have a ripple effect. If you treat others kindly and do good for them, they will be inspired to be kind and do good deeds for others. In this way, a single person can make a huge difference. I saw that all of the people we served and all of the staff at Manna of Life Ministries really appreciated our presence there and our willingness to act on behalf of others. One man even remarked to a group of my friends and I, "The world needs more people like you."
-Kimberly
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