I
had the honor and pleasure to spend time with eight capable and dedicated NOLA students
on Friday Night. The task was preparing
dinner for approximately 60 people who would come to Wheat Community Kitchen
for dinner. Students planned, shopped,
prepared and served food.
It
was amazing to watch them work together.
They saw the various tasks that needed to be done and stepped in to fill
all necessary roles: salad maker, chicken preparer, brownie mixer, water boiler
for pasta, and the list goes on.
When they finished one job they immediately went to work with someone
who needed help with a different job.
They were respectful to Tina, staff member, who was extremely helpful in
lighting the gas stove and providing the timing for serving and preparing take
home meals.
The
compliments from the staff and people eating at Wheat were overwhelming. Everyone was impressed with how good
the food was and how these young people were sincerely enjoying working
together to prepare it. Many
people and groups prepare meals at Wheat and our students stood out for their
earnest caring and dedication.
Pictures
show how much fun it was working together, but not the level of commitment and
hard work that goes into a community service event like this one. I am extremely proud of these young
people and the program we have at NMRHS.
Thank
you to Kevin L., Sheridan, Evelyn, Emily L., Matt D., Cassidy, Vicky, and Liz
for including me in their group and making me feel right at home.
- A very thankful chaperone, Sue Palmer
