Press Room
Volunteer Spotlight: Lafayette High School Teen Board
The Lafayette High School Teen Board volunteered with God’s Pantry Food Bank on January 27th, sorting food in our warehouse before it goes out the six emergency food pantries God’s Pantry operates in Lexington.
The Teen Board acts as a student advisory council for the school’s Youth Services Center. Sponsored by YSC Coordinator Kathryn Chastain Leon, this diverse group of students participates in team building and leadership trainings while promoting diversity within the school and the community. President Lily Collins told us about some other activities in which the Teen Board is involved:
- Actively raising money for disaster relief in Haiti
- Hosting “Mix It Up at Lunch Day,” encouraging students to sit with new people in the cafeteria to get people out of their cliques and comfort zones
- Organizing movie nights to show films that deal with racism and other social issues
This was the Teen Board’s second time at the food bank during the 2009-10 school year and we look forward to having them back!
Lily Collins, senior
What was your favorite part about volunteering?
“Probably just working together to do something important that we know will help other people.”
What was the most interesting product you found while sorting food?
“Fruit cake mix.”
Blaze Tremblay, freshman
Why did you come out to volunteer?
“I wanted to give back to the community and I thought this would be a fun way to do it. We get to listen to music and I get to socialize with people while making a difference.”
What was your favorite part about volunteering?
“Sorting the drinks. Also, tipping over the donation barrels when you know that you’re almost to the bottom!”
What was the most interesting product you found while sorting food?
“Borscht.”
Quantrell Gay-Richards, senior
What was your favorite part about volunteering?
“(I) just like helping out – sorting food for people who need it and getting to see what people give. There was some unusual stuff in there that I’ve never seen before!”
What was the most interesting product you found while sorting food?
“Fajita mix.”