Sufra

It is a shame to admit that I did not start volunteering at the Foodbank because of an urge to help deal with food poverty.

To be frank, my motivation was peer pressure. Actually, scratch that - family pressure. When three of your siblings all volunteer at the same place and insist that you must help, it is difficult to say no.

Despite going in without honourable intentions, I have learnt so much abo

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Volunteering at Sufra is one of the most rewarding opportunities that I have invested my time into. It is a great shame to admit that I did not start volunteering at the foodbank because of my urge to help deal with poverty in my local area. To be frank, my initial motivation was that three of my siblings were regular volunteers and they insisted that I popped in.

Despite going in without honourable intentions, my experience has made me eager to help out where I can when it comes to food poverty.

Usually, I volunteer at the Community food kitchen that they have every Friday in which trained volunteers cook amazing three course meals for anyone who attends.

Recently, I have been doing bits and bobs. Most of last week, I was wrapping presents. The Foodbank got a lot of Lush donations which they intended to give to users of the Foodbank.

Also, two weeks ago, I was a waiter and this week I've been cleaning.

I love my family there. :) There is