Volunteering at a food bank.

I agree it was interesting to hear the Supervisors say ‘their aim is to obsolete’.

Great to hear how much you enjoyed your first session Littleflo. Welcome to our sadly vital service.

Well done you, littleflo: I too, enjoy my shift each week. Welcome to the world of foodbankers! What I'd quite like is for us to be redundant soon ...

I could not tell how many customers there were as I was out the back sorting. I found it very therapeutic. The 4 hours flew by and I had a good work out too. It was brilliantly organised. Going in, it seemed chaotic, then gradually things are stacked and put away and a sense of calm prevailed

Well done littleflo, it’s a nice feeling helping out, makes you realise how lucky we are.

There is no need to feel ashamed. Well done for doing something worthwhile that benefits others

Oh no, there would be no way of knowing that, ordinarily; but the more people who do, the better, I think.

Was it busy with customers?

I wouldn't have thought about them being open on a Saturday.

Yes hopefully, if they will have me. The first place I applied had enough volunteers but they put me in touch with this much larger one.

I also now have a much better understanding of how they work. I did not know that people are limited in the number of times they can receive parcels. Also that it is not only food parcels. Recipients get a hot drink, a biscuit, someone to chat to. and can be put in touch with other Agencies for help.

I am a bit ashamed of my ignorance.

What a lovely thing to have done with your time, littleflo.
Are you going to do regular stints now you've had your induction?

Well that’s very nice to hear glad you enjoyed it. I contribute to our local food bank but they do have lots of volunteers already.