The Madison Highland Prep Service Club recently spent the day volunteering at The Society of St. Vincent De Paul, where they made a significant impact in the Phoenix community. Their tasks included: making sandwiches, plating over 1,000 meals, and assisting with prep work for future meals.
Devon Reeves and Julitza Arriaga, seniors at Madison Highland Prep, shared their experience saying, "It was different from other food banks we had visited. We felt more included and involved, and it was nice working as a team since we each had specific stations we were in charge of. It felt incredibly rewarding knowing our efforts were going to have a positive impact on so many people." Scarlett James, a freshman, had a particularly memorable experience, as it was her first time volunteering. "It made me feel really good helping people," she said. "I was in charge of cutting potatoes and bagging sandwiches. It was amazing to see how much food we prepared and know that it would make a difference in someone's life."
Notably, the Society of St. Vincent De Paul is the largest commercial kitchen in Arizona, serving over 7,000 nutritional meals daily. Madison Highland Prep is incredibly proud of their students for coming together to make a tangible difference in their community. This initiative not only addresses a critical need but also embodies the values of empathy and service that the Madison Highland Prep Service Club strives to instill in high school students.