Hello everyone! I chose to volunteer at my local Sam's Pantry in Tuscola, IL. This was the first time I had ever worked at a Sam's and was pleasantly surprised to see what was provided for individuals in need. The Sam's Pantry in Tuscola is located in the Methodist church and provides fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, butter, meats, eggs, many canned foods, baby food, diapers or pull-ups, and personal hygiene products, I wanted to be able to help my own community and found Sam’s to be a wonderful place! I went with my grandmother on Friday, April 1, 2011 from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. I was eager and willing to do anything and everything, which was a pleasant surprise to the individuals already helping. I was able to meet everyone that worked that day and learn each job before we opened up for business.
I was given the job of helping the individuals in need with selecting the dry and canned foods to take home. The individuals were able to have choices instead of getting something that may not have been eaten when taken home. I was able to make my own judgement of some items depending of the families needs. I felt so wonderful when my shift was done on April 1st that I decided to go back every Friday, since I had nothing better to do than sit around and watch TV! Every time I went back, I met new people that volunteered once a month every month. We had conversations about everything, especially about me moving to Florida on May 15th. I let them know that I would find a place in Jacksonville, FL that provided for individuals in need weather it be a place like Sam's Pantry or a soup kitchen. The feelings I got from this assignment cannot be matched with anything else!
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After taking pictures, the ladies wanted me to get a picture of their Outstanding Service certificate!
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