July 18, 2008
Above, employees from Bank of America and Wachovia chat during a break. The two teams joined forces Friday to prepare meals in the Friendship Trays kitchen.
The talk during the break was of what the teams had been doing back in the kitchen -- how the meals follow recipients dietary restrictions -- and about how, at their levels in the big banks, the collaborative service spirit is the rule, not the exception. "We might be one bank someday," said one. "It could happen," said another from the other bank.
Break was quickly over, and the teams moved on to packaging pork chops and various vegetables for recipients.
"We appreciate every one of our volunteers," says Executive Director Lucy Bush Carter. "Friday brought together lots of folks who are serving customers through banking -- and serving their community through preparing the meals that ensure nutritious diets for their neighbors of any age who cannot prepare their own meal."
You can be a part of this 32-year-old community service by donating in support of the work, by driving a route, or by working in the kitchen. If you would like to volunteer for driving or packaging the meals in our South End kitchen, e-mail Volunteer Coordinator Lani Lawrence.
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