Monday, May 20, 2013

Recap from Day 4: Hogar de Pan y Cobija

As the first day of full service, we were dispersed throughout the City of joy and got to volunteer in different divisions of the foundation. Three of us in particular were in the “Hogar de Pan y Cobija” or the food and clothes shelter. This shelter provided food and clothes at a reduced price to needy families. On the first day of tour, our guide told us that the shelter always made sure its services were going to responsible families. She went on to say that “nothing in life is free” and this establishment is not to be taken advantage of. They want to promote that hard work and responsible life styles can come with benefits at this reduced priced service, as it is understood basic necessities are in need of help along the way.

It was our job today to sort through overflowing heaps of clothes into organized piles, assorted my gender and either pants or shirts. There was also a designated pile for children and accessories. The work was strenuous and mindless but none the less good work. It was nice knowing we were giving the workers there a break even if it was just for a week. At the end of the day we were exhausted and honestly it would be hard to imagine doing this manual labor, day in and day out. Much appreciation and gratitude goes out to the workers in this facility as they are the ones behind the scenes, making it possible for deserving families to get clothes.

-Claudia, Junior

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