Service Learning Log 1

During this shift we delivered meals to the people with deadly illnesses that cannot
support themselves. This is a great idea that truly helps out the community. Project Angel
Heart is a very good and beneficial nonprofit that truly has the public’s best interest in mind.
Upon arrival I was expecting a long briefing process but this did not happen. We walked in and
all we really had to do was sign a few forms and we got our route map along with our food. A
nice woman took us through the forms with a smile on her face. She thanked us and we were
on our way. Every stop went very smoothly. We had a little trouble finding the first house but
after that everything went very well. Each person we encountered was very friendly and
appreciative of the food they received. We did not sit around too much and chat with anyone;
we kept our eyes on the prize.
Delivering meals to people who were less fortunate then myself did not make me feel
that I was changing the world. I didn’t feel that I was totally changed as person, nor did I feel
that I was any better of a person. I was simply a person in a position to help others that seized
the opportunity. I did not feel like a savior nor was a I one. I am a kid that helped out a few
people in need. I did not stop hunger in Denver but I helped stop it. I dedicated my time which
was enough to help a few people in need. In fact the biggest impact I made that day was not on
the city, nor was it on myself; it was the people I served. I gave a few people meals that they
need to get through there tough weeks. I felt good about what I accomplished that day but I
couldn’t help to think… “It’s really easy to help people in need and what if everyone in the city
contributed to stopping hunger?” This is a question that I will probably not lose sleep over but
it is a pressing issue. I learned a lot about the power of service that day and how much of an
impact it has on the people who are served. That in fact may have been the best feeling I felt
all day.