Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen- Day One!

Hi parents and friends!
Hello from Biloxi, Mississippi :) We are having an amazing time. Yesterday, our first day of work, we (Haley, Emily, Annie, and Claudia) were blessed to be able to go to Biloxi's soup kitchen, Loaves and Fishes. The four of us began the day by helping with water/ice duties (which was very hectic but fun) and driving around with Mr. Magee (also hectic... p.s. Mr. Magee, that was specifically from Diablo...). But, by 10:30 A.M, it was time to go to Loaves and Fishes. When driving there we were all concerned that we wouldn't be needed at the kitchen because of excess volunteers, but fortunately that wasn't the case, and we were able to help out. It was a little overwhelming when we first walked in; there was a lot of work to do and we didn't really know where to start, but we quickly found our place rolling silverware. After a lot of silverware (we perfected the burrito technique of rolling!), it was time to serve lunch. Annie filled cups of gatorade and set them out, Haley served peaches or pineapple (and sang songs), Emily served saltines, and Claudia helped with dishes. It was humbling to interact with the people who came; they were all so gracious, and their happiness was extremely contagious. We got to talk to Sister Mary and Jean, fellow volunteers, a lot and it was inspiring, because they are so dedicated to their service. We also got to talk to Dante and Mary, who help run the soup kitchen; they taught us the ropes and were a ton of fun. After serving lunch, we cleaned the tables, surfaces, and dishes. We hugged our new friends and said our goodbyes.

The Soup Kitchen was such an awesome experience, and is something that will really stick with us. We were all inspired and encouraged by the people we met, and their inspiration will carry us through the rest of the week.

Peace and Love,
The Finisher (Emily Done)
Diablo Cazador (Haley Hunter)
Dancin' in the Moonlight (Annie Hagerty)
2 Chance (Claudia Evers)