Mia's class was going to volunteer at the local food bank. Mia had never been before and didn't know what to expect. Her teacher explained that the food bank helped families who needed extra food.
When they arrived, Mia saw rows of shelves filled with cans, boxes, and fresh produce. The manager, Mrs. Chen, showed them how to sort food into categories: vegetables, fruits, grains, and proteins. Mia was assigned to check expiration dates on canned goods.
As Mia worked, she thought about her own pantry at home, always full of food. She realized that not every family was so lucky. Sorting cans might seem like a small job, but it helped make sure families got safe, fresh food.
By the end of the morning, Mia's class had sorted hundreds of items. Mrs. Chen thanked them and explained that their work would help feed fifty families this week. Mia felt proud to be part of something so important.
Mia decided to ask her parents if they could donate food to the food bank every month. Helping others had made Mia feel happy in a way that buying new toys never did. She realized that being part of a community meant helping when you could.