Delivering Service

For our combined Stake YM/YM activity this month we headed out to the Utah Food Bank.  It's a great place to pitch in and help those that really need a hand.  Our Stake was divided into two groups:  deliveries and warehouse.  Now I've done both of these tasks in the past and I've always enjoyed going to deliver the food the most.  There's something about getting out of your comfort zone and seeing what food means to various people.  I know I take it for granted that I always have some in my fridge.  I felt happy to be part of the delivery group this time.

We packed up a few boxes of different cans, bread, vegetables, etc. and headed out to find the recipients.  I had another YM leader and a van full of YW to take out for the drop offs.  For the girls it was their first time to deliver food as part of a service activity and I was excited to see their reaction.

We had some mixed results. One no show at the door. A mixed up identity issue at an apartment complex. A trip to the "Duck Lady's" house (You just have to imagine a garage full of 20 ducks - sure the neighbors love that one). Our one sure fired success was a visit to an older widow who made the girls feel so good about their visit. She gave them each a hug and thanked them over and over for coming to visit her. What a great chance to feel the spirit of service!

As our night was drawing to a close I asked the YW what they had learned through our activity. I was sure they'd mention the joy of service, or the chance to meet someone who's lonely. NOPE.

"Don't become a HOARDER!"

You've got to love the Youth.