Two weeks ago I took my daughter to "work" a three hour shift at St Mary's Food Bank. The Girl Scouts set up this day of service but I am sure that we will go back on our own to volunteer.
The morning started with a short film about the history of St Mary's. Did you know that St Mary's was started in 1967 and is the worlds first food bank? Today, St. Mary’s Food Bank is one of the largest food banks in the United States. We were then instructed on safety and taken to the back to sort food items.
All the food that is donated in those large boxes at grocery stores etc..are taken to St Mary's to be sorted into Emergency Food Boxes. It is a huge undertaking, My daughter helped to sort 5,223 pounds of food.
It is shocking when you realize the amount of hunger here in Arizona.
Currently nearly 1 in 3 children, 1 in 5 Arizonans, and 1 in 7 seniors in Arizona live in poverty.
When looking for a field trip or adventure or just a way to pass the afternoon. Please consider looking for an opportunity to volunteer.
http://www.firstfoodbank.org
