JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md –
A group of Team Andrews volunteers drove to Washington D.C. on May 21 to give back to the local community and work hand-in-hand with So Others May Eat, feeding the less fortunate.
Base volunteers can take a bus ride together and contribute their time and food donations to SOME from the base Chapel One on the third Tuesday of each month.
"[Our volunteerism] It was a win-win situation because the less fortunate guests, as well as the SOME workers welcomed us with open arms," said Master Sgt. Gregory Ramacciotti, 11th Wing Staff and Comptroller Squadron First Sergeant. "As military members, we learned not to take things for granted and to care for one another."
The interfaith, community-based organization SOME exists to provide food, clothing and counseling for the poor and homeless of Washington D.C.
"SOME contributes to breaking the cycles of abuse and poverty by providing mental health, dental care, treatment centers and housing; the organization gives people an opportunity to give back to the community," said Betty Washington, Andrews Chapel One SOME coordinator.
Anyone over the age of 13 can volunteer.
"This group had many volunteers, allowing us to easily feed about 400 people," said Washington. "Much of the food passed out was donated by base residents. Helping people in need couldn't have been possible without people's generosity."
For further information on how to contribute by collecting food and/or volunteering with this organization and others like it, contact the Chapel One at 301-981-2111.