I liked being able to work at a new station this time, which consisted of being on the line as a person who packages hot meals. Usually I assist with cold meal preparation, where I'm able to do all parts and store the cold food in the refrigerators. This time around, I was able to connect with fellow UAB students and help out with opening bags for the next shift on Monday! All in all, I had a blast.
I was able to speak with many students of various backgrounds, in which I had the chance to interact with the staff in Blazer Kitchen and fellow students. The impact that this volunteering has left on the community is that people are able to encourage their friends to use the Blazer Kitchen as a resource without feeling judgement. I found out that they've recently added clothes, which students have a limit of 5 clothing items. It's extremely important since the weather has taken an intense shift in the past few days, which is helpful for those who do not have access to warm clothes for the season.
