MinShuo Hsieh
2016/07/07
Starving is a serious issue in our world, even in developed countries. There are a lot of charities and religious groups that help to reduce the problem. In my country, temples and churches also distribute food to people who need help. Before this volunteering activity, I guessed I would help the Stone Soup Group to do something associating with cooking. I also read that the group has operated over 30 years. This is both impressive and amazing.
On July 7th, before we began to do our works, we were requested to wash hands thoroughly. Although these foods would be given to people for free, they also cared about food hygiene very much! My works included moving tables and chairs, site preparation, making coffee and hot water, pouring drinks to people and recovering the site. I was very surprised after I realized that they had prepared so many delicious foods, such as salad, bread, rice, salmon, vegetable soup, sweet pie, milk and many kinds of drink. People could even take out food if they wanted. The church is absolutely generous, I really could not believe it.
During the volunteering experience, I was impressed about their attitude. They are all non-profit volunteers, and they work very hard and wonderfully! I am really happy to work with the Stone Soup Group. If I have any opportunity to help hungry people in the future, I will be glad to give my help!