Josiah Dubois Reflection

After learning about the story of Josiah DuBois and the lives that he saved, it has allowed me to reflect on how the actions I have taken that has caused an impact on those around me. Taking a concern for the lives of those around him, Josiah DuBois, has created a ripple of good deeds that carry on into generation after generation. Looking at my community and the problem that we face, I decided to take it into my own hands and work together to make those lives around me a little bit better. No matter what the project is, working together to overcome hardships and lift each other up is “just what a human being should do.”
School lunches are often the unsung heroes of many modern American households. Frequently overlooked and disregarded because of their stigma, school lunches are a key ingredient that may help make the world a better place. Unknowingly, great numbers of individuals in our communities deal with food insecurities every day of their lives. It baffles me that, in modern advanced society, many people do not have the resources to provide food for themselves
With the help of our school’s Latin Club, we were able to secure a bus, fill it with over 1.5 tons of food, and drive it to the South Jersey Food Bank. While this event was rewarding, it also provided the impetus for establishing a food pantry in our school; providing supplies for any student in need. Pack the Bus has taught me to continue having an impact on those around me. No matter how things are going in your life, you can always help out those around you. Reflecting back on my own experiences and learning about those of Josiah DuBois, I did learn a very important lesson, that human beings are human beings. We all need to work together to help the greater good of society and take action against the obstacles that are oppressing