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Personal Narrative: My Trip To Gleaners Food Bank
Life. It's a journey full of ups and downs. Some days will be good, some days bad. Some days will be of no use, and others you will find something good out of. The days that I have visited Gleaners Food Bank are days I have felt I've gotten something good out of. It's a symbol of hope for so many needy people, and being a part of that makes me feel like I've brought someone one step closer to a better life. Going to Gleaners every year has made a profound impact on me, and helps me strive to help others in need. Gleaners Food Bank is a non-profit organizations which collects food to donate to local soup kitchens and food pantries in southeast Michigan. Every year around the holidays, my family and I go with a group of friends to volunteer
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