Table of Plenty December 4th

Tonight I took the chance to go and serve dinner for the hungry at the Table of Plenty in Half Moon Bay. Table of Plenty is an organization that serves free meals weekly to those who cannot afford to have dinner each night. It lasts for a few hours and the community has the opportunity to come together to enjoy a nice, warm meal. There are many of Table of Plenty event locations in America and volunteers come from all over the states to serve. Tonight, I served with other NDNU students along with NDNU staff, younger teens, and elderly citizens from the Bay Area. I finally got the opportunity to be a waitress and be able to serve my community. I liked that the food was healthy and an "all you can eat" style. It is important for everyone to be able to have access to healthy food because obesity has been one of America's leading struggles for years. There was a range of people from young children to elderly couples at tonight's supper and seeing everyone together brought about a sense of love and equality in the room. Seeing the smile on the people's faces that I served was rewarding. I strongly believe that giving is just as or more important than receiving. Food is a simple necessity in life and everyone needs it so survive and no one deserves to be left hungry. Knowing how much food the average American wastes a week and that many are out on the streets looking for some is highly concerning. Tonight was a good time for me to reflect on what I have and am able to give to others. In the future, I would like to continue to volunteer for this organization and had an overall great experience. I also feel as if I helped spread the word and meaning of the NDNU hallmarks this evening. Being with my new community and helping them better their lifestyles brings me great peace and happiness.