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The day I helped 14 people in 6 hours at the food pantry
Back in 2019 I volunteered at a community food pantry down on Elm Street for a whole week. One Tuesday stands out because I personally helped 14 families in just 6 hours, which was way more than usual. Most folks were super grateful but there was this one older guy who broke down crying because he couldn't afford his diabetes meds after paying rent. I spent an extra 20 minutes finding him a list of local clinics that offer sliding scale fees. It made me realize how a little bit of help at the right time can really change someone's week. Has anyone else had a shift where you just felt like you made a real difference?
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keith26423d ago
Yeah that crying guy hit me hard. Small acts ripple way bigger than we realize.
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