Mason Wong's Pharmacology Community Service Blog

 I went back to the Hands On Food Pantry twice this month because I enjoyed working there so much last time. We provide free, no questions asked, produce and other groceries to anyone in need. It’s so fun to see which vegetables and fruits were able to get our hands on. We had an abundance of lettuce and potatoes one week and then the next we had way too much zucchini again. Also one of the lovely volunteers collects leftover breads from local bakeries and brings it back to the pantry to give out. So, I was inspired to bring by some bars that I had collected over the semester from our Athletics Dining Hall because I often take way too much for me to consume on my own. This month we also had a day of service through the Tulane Student Athlete Advisory Council. We partnered with Zeus’s Pet Rescue again and made some homemade dog leashes out of donated t shirts for the Grounds Krewe Barkus float. It was so great to be both sustainable and add to the culture of New Orleans. I’m so excited

 03/12/24 & 03/18/24 I went to the Reily Kitchen with Second Harvest. We packed up meal kits for children who are food insecure in the local area. It has been super fun to be a part of this charity this semester and work with. I got to meet a lot of local retirees I was working with and we were able to make our quota for the day which was a great accomplishment to make.  03/23/24 I went Hands On Free Pantry in the 9th Ward. It was a small local free grocery store that was supplied by local donations. We were able to put together a great produce section to supply our customers and it felt great for to give the community quality food that they could bring home just like groceries. While the semester is winding down, it has been great to get involved in local service organizations and is definitely my favorite part of living in New Orleans.