The need for food in my community inspired me to become more active in volunteering at the food pantry. In the town that I live in, over 300 families come to this food pantry every month to receive food for the month. Many of the head of households in the families are unemployed and receive government assistance. It pains me to see some of the circumstances that individual people and families are in who come to the food bank, but it gives me great joy to see how I am a part of helping them overcome their need for food, even if it is for only a short period of time. The amount gratification that some of the people have that come to the pantry for food is rewarding in numerous ways. It humbles you in a way and makes you grateful
