We recently received this message from Andy Feicht, who works with our Interact Club at Scioto High School. Andy brought some of the students from Scioto to experience the Salvation Army Mobile Canteen.  It turned out to be not only a great but a greatly educational experience for them:

ImageFive kids came for the first part (cooking the meal), which may have been 1 or 2 too many. They got in each others' way as much helped each other. Still, they had fun working in the kitchen and getting to know each other.

For the second part (driving downtown in the canteen and serving the food), two students joined me and and one of my friends.  It was awesome taking the kids out and letting them see firsthand how people outside of their "bubble" actually live.  They talked about how much it helped them to appreciate what they have in their lives.  It was especially alarming for them to see kids of their own age coming out to receive the food.  My students were surprised at how friendly and thankful all of the people were to be receiving the food they didn't think would make a great meal. Overall it was a fantastic experience for them, both fun and meaningful. It made them, and me, realize how many privileges we enjoy and how much work we all have to do to help everyone in Central Ohio have what they need.