We woke up this morning not having a clue what to expect. We arrived at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen still tired and groggy from lack of sleep and settled into the conference room with our cups of coffee prepared for another day of work. We met Roy, director of the soup kitchen who informed us more on the community and people we would be serving for the next two days. We then went on to sort out donated clothes and help the Detroit citizens help shop for clothes in the warehouse. Those who come to shop for clothes at Capuchin's warehouse do not have to pay a single dollar for anything. All of the clothing and shoes are graciously given away to all those in need in Detroit.
After a few hours of sorting and chatting with the other volunteers we took a break for lunch in the actual soup kitchen. We went through the line for hot dogs, sausage soup, salad, crackers, cookies, juice and milk: a very hearty meal. We didn't know exactly what to expect for lunch, but were all pleasantly surprised (except for the vegetarians on the trip). We split up into pairs and sat with the Detroit citizens at the tables. Taylor and Monica sat with four lively Detroit citizens who were very curious about their college experiences and their adventures so far in Detroit. They had a few good laughs about life and said goodbye to their new-found friends.
After lunch and a tour of the facility, we drove to our next site for the day: the All Saints youth center for the after school program. We chatted with the supervisors about the future plans for Detroit and then bounced around ideas for the best places to eat in town. The kids started trickling in after school and they settled in to some PB&J'S and homework. A little girl named Emma challenged many of us to a game of fooseball and beat all of us- she was awesome.
We were all so inspired to make a difference in the world today after seeing another side of Detroit. We look forward to another day at the soup kitchen and working with the kids again. Hopefully we can convince Roger, a student at the after school program, to show us his break dancing skills!
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