Kids Connect: Kira Patel
Where do you volunteer?
I pack food with Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit organization with a location in Mesa, Arizona. I have completed more than 50 volunteer hours this year.
What do you like about volunteering?
It’s a lot of fun. I take my family and friends to volunteer. Everyone comes together to pack food bags that are sent to children facing food insecurity. Every time I leave a session, I feel a great sense of pride. Every bag we pack makes me feel one step closer to ending world hunger.
What other ways do you spread kindness in your community?
There are so many ways—even simple acts during the day. For example, a compliment or thank-you to a teacher or friend can make their day. Picking up trash that someone left behind or giving someone a friendly smile are other ways to be kind.
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The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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