Food Pantry Narrative

Words: 595
Pages: 3
Open Document
I've been a volunteer at The Lord's Table Food Pantry(located in the Albany Park neighborhood here in Chicago, Illinois) since last September. The food pantry is run out of the Jesus House Chicago Church building, just off Montrose Ave and Kedzie Ave, on the north side of Chicago.
The Lord's Table Food Pantry's mission is to feed the community, and so it is open to just about everyone who lives in the Albany Park community, every Wednesday(except on public holidays), regardless of status, creed, age, or class.
Regular duties, for me, each week, at the pantry would include such tasks as; overseeing pantry operations, inventory checking, assisting with quality control inspections, stock rotation and shelf stocking, coordinating food pickups, supervising new volunteers, helping patrons in shopping the pantry, assisting with client intake, packaging of perishable food produce, cleanups, etc. …show more content…
I also enjoy the relationship I have with the team and some of our regular patrons. We try to have as much fun as we can, even while we serve.
We hatched a secret plan to throw a surprise baby shower for 2 of our pantry members who are heavily pregnant; the one with a boy and the other with a girl. The 1-hour party was to take place on Wednesday, the 28th of June, between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm, right after the pantry was closed to the public for the day.
I was put in charge of planning the baby shower and ensuring its success. Using social media, we communicated the ideas we had for the party, got donations together, set the time for the party, and picked a theme. I then went to work on preparations for the party. Along with a fellow teammate, I went out to purchase decorations, gifts, food ingredients for the main course. I solicited the help of the husbands of the women involved and called to invite their friends as
Show More

Related Documents: Food Pantry Narrative

Loretta Schwartz-Nobel's Growing Up Empty

recounts the experiences of children who go to school hungry, illustrating the daily hardships and challenges of living with food insecurity (Schwartz-Nobel, 2002). Regarding potential biases in Schwartz-Nobel's viewpoints, it is important to consider her focus on federal policies as the primary cause of hunger. While federal policies certainly play a significant role in worsening food insecurity, some could argue that her emphasis on policy overlooks other contributing factors, such as individual choices…

Words 1388 - Pages 6

Chipotle Financial Analysis Essay

Part 1: Company Information: The company selected for our financial analysis project is Chipotle Mexican Grill. Chipotle (for short) is a company that is a major player in the fast food and restaurant industry. The name “chipotle” is derived from the Mexican Spanish name for a smoked, dried Jalapeno pepper. The restaurant sells large burritos and bowls in an assembly line production system where all the condiments are arranged and all the customer has to do is request what they want their burrito…

Words 7229 - Pages 29

Study Terms for British Lit final exam Essay

Geoffrey Chaucer – known as the father of English literature. Widely considered the greatest English poet of the middle ages and was the first poet to be buried in Poet’s corner of westminister Abbey. Born 1343 in London. Died October 25, 1400 London. Spouse was Philippa Roet (1366-1387). Parents were John Chaucer and Agnes Copton. The Canterbury Tales – Collection of over 20 stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century during the time of the Hundred Years’…

Words 5281 - Pages 22

Spelling Bee Words Essay

stellar reckon axle talons heroic stomach patriot episode cabinet murmur uniform racial compass prism wriggle journal assign eyelet tissue posture thermos fashion chorus humane ugliness ransom flannel fragrance prevail sinus weasel oasis quarrel lightning foreground veil midriff munchkin kindergarten marshmallow question bristle delighted echoed therapy mortar intruder terrific curtain calculator blizzard virtue antelope blatant confection reality…

Words 4469 - Pages 18

Corporation (Fisch) Outline Penn Law Essay

Table of Contents I.) INTRODUCTORY PRINCIPLES 2 A.) Efficiency and Other Concepts 2 B.) Agency and Partnership Law 2 II.) INTRODUCTION TO THE CORPORATE FORM 16 A.) Formation and Structure 16 B.) Debt, Equity, and Valuation 22 III.) CONTROL OF CORPORATE DECISIONS 32 A.) The Role of the Shareholder 32 B.) Management Obligations 50 1.) Duty of Care 51 2.) Duty of Loyalty 56 3.) Duty of Fairness: Parent-Subsidiary Relationships 63 4.) Duty of Good Faith 64 5.) Management Obligations…

Words 62789 - Pages 252