Press Room
March Volunteer Spotlight: Immanuel Baptist Church 7th Grade Sunday School Class
Thanks to Immanuel Baptist Church’s 7th grade girls Sunday School class for volunteering with us at the end of February. The class, led by Nikole Christensen, helped us re-package a very large donation of GladWare® containers and lids that will soon be made available to agencies. The girls (and one fearless father!) maintained a great attitude about all of the counting and kept up their hard work the entire evening. Thank you!
Sarah Dunson, 12 years old (far left)
Why did you come out to volunteer?
“I never been here before and I wanted to know what happens to the food that people put in the ‘Give Hope’ donation barrels I see all over Lexington.”
Noela Botaka, 13 years old (pictured second from left)
What was your favorite part about volunteering?
“When I got to steal the boxes [my sister] was using for her containers and lids! I got to do something really important and hang out with my friends at the same time.”
Manuela Botaka, 13 years old (pictured second from right)
What did you learn about GPFB that you didn’t know before you came?
“I was surprised by [the number of] hungry people in Kentucky, especially kids my age. I know there are a lot of people in need, but it was crazy to hear that you all gave food to over 210,000 needing help last year.”