Capitol Area Food Bank

During my volunteer experience at the CAFB Urban Demonstration Garden, I helped harvest fresh chilies, clean the greenhouse, and clear and maintain the trees around the garden. These activities helped keep the garden clean and organized while supporting its purpose of growing fresh produce for the community. This experience also strengthened my understanding of the importance of teamwork and maintaining a healthy environment for growing nutritious food.

"While volunteering at the Capital Area Food Bank, I evaluated expiration dates and packaging seals across non-perishable goods, applying foundational concepts of macromolecular stability and degradation. I monitored goods for compromises that accelerate chemical breakdown, such as the oxidation and rancidity of dietary lipids, the hydrolysis and fermentation of simple and complex carbohydrates in cereals and applesauce, and the denaturation of stabilizing proteins. Once verified that these vital macronutrients remained intact and safe from microbial consumption, our team systematically packed the items to ensure vulnerable community members received biochemically viable, nutrient-dense sustenance."

One again a smooth day! Very well organized.

Made boxes in the warehouse, had my personal items with me and able to lock them up. Also wrote kind notes to put in the boxes.