Sacred Heart Catholic School’s older students spent Oct. 6 making a meaningful difference in the lives of others by participating in the annual Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event in Green Bay.
Students traveled to Green Bay Community Church, the host site for the Feed My Starving Children MobilePack, where they took part in one of the corporal works of mercy — feeding the hungry. Working alongside parent volunteers and other community members, students hand-packed nutritious meals containing a blend of vitamins and minerals, rice, soy and dried vegetables. The meals were then sealed, boxed and prepared for shipment to communities around the world where food insecurity is a daily challenge.
During their volunteer shift, Sacred Heart students helped pack enough meals to provide 184 children with a daily meal for an entire year — a powerful reminder of how a small act of service can make a lasting impact.
Following the MobilePack event, students continued their day of service at the Green Bay Botanical Garden, where they assisted with maintaining the grounds and caring for the beautiful outdoor spaces enjoyed by the community.
Experiences like these provide Sacred Heart students with an opportunity to put their faith into action, develop a spirit of compassion and recognize the importance of serving others. Through hands-on service, students learn that living their faith extends beyond the classroom and into the community and world around them.
