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While volunteering at Marthas Table, myself and other Howard University students had the opportunity to pack bags full of fresh produce in order to distribute them to underprivileged people and families. We sorted vegetables and fruits together and dry goods (rice, potatoes, and beans) to make sure there was a good variety of goods for each customer. In biology, these goods are perfect for much needed nutrition and keeping our bodies in homeostasis. The potatoes and rice are a great source of carbohydrates while the veggies are nutrient dense.

While volunteering at Martha’s Table, a few other Howard students and I sorted and packaged food into bags (including apples, oranges, pears, onions, rice, beans, and more) to distribute to members of the DC community. This experience let me give back while also connecting what I learned in Biology 101 about nutrition and the importance of nutrients in maintaining a healthy body. Food provides the energy and essential nutrients our cells need to function properly, grow, and repair themselves. Volunteering helped me realize how important access to nutritious food is for people’s overall health and well-being, and internal homeostasis. It was rewarding to know my efforts supported families in the community while letting me apply biology concepts to real-life situations.

At Martha’s Table, I helped prepare food bags for children. This helped to understand the importance of getting food to the community. This experience helped me understand how biology applies to real-life issues like nutrition, child development, and public health. I learned that even small acts of service can make a meaningful difference, in supporting the health and well-being of others.

This was a very positive experience, I was able to contribute to giving back to my community. Fell volunteers allowed for my transition to run smoothly encouraging me to pick up on attention to detail when providing guests with a comfortable experience.

Today I had so much fun volunteering with 2 friends at Martha’s Table. We were tasked with distribution and packing up towards the end up the event. Overall the experience was wonderful and I will definitely be doing it again!

We bagged produce for people in Columbia Heights to receive at a market in the afternoon. This food was given out cost-free, and was given to about 300 people.

I bagged produce outside of an elementary school for the children to receive after school. This market took place in a ward with very few grocery stores, so these markets are crucial for food security.