Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy Build Food Relief Boxes

By Samantha DePriest

Our Chick fil-A Leader Academy made up of twenty-four junior and senior TCS students visited Midwest Food Bank in Peachtree City recently. During their time there, they served together by preparing food relief boxes for neighboring states recovering from storm damage. Mr. JP Weaver, Chick-fil-A Leader Academy staff liaison, shares, “Our goal with Chick fil-A Leader Academy is to serve and inspire others while learning to become wise leaders at a young age.” The Bible tells us ‘Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, on faithful servants of God’s grace in various forms.’ 1 Peter 4:10

Our students helped support a 6-week project to build 920 boxes of food relief. These efforts will assist in distributing to families in the community of Southeast Kentucky. While at the Food Bank, they learned more about the inner workings of how they acquire and distribute food. Midwest Food Bank serves hundreds of local agencies and non-profits right here in Georgia. All of the food they receive is free of charge and they give it all away free of charge. Former Midwest Food Bank Executive Director Wil Garner often shared with volunteers, “There is not a food shortage problem in our country, there is a food distribution problem.” With only a handful of staff members, they rely 100% on volunteers to sort and distribute food each week as the shelves shrink and swell with healthy food and beverages. If you and your family would like to be a part of this mission, volunteer opportunities can be found when searching the Peachtree City location of Midwest Food Bank.

“It’s amazing to witness our students serve our community off campus during the school day. Each student stepped up to use their God given talents and gifts as faithful servants. From the time you step into the front lobby, to serving inside the warehouse, the tremendous impact felt at Midwest Food Bank is incredible. Additionally, standing alongside the TCS students who represent the CFA Leadership class is full of priceless moments. I am grateful for this experience that involved packing thousands of water bottles to be shipped off to a community in need out of state.” - CFA Leadership Staff Liaison Mr. JP Weaver 

"I love how through this class, we have been given the special opportunity to be able to give back to our community through projects such as serving at Midwest Food Bank today." - Jack Strealy

"It felt great to have the ability to help others nationwide, and it's amazing to see the amount of work that can be done when you get a group of motivated kids together to serve those in need." - Preston Langford 

"We loved being able to serve at Midwest Food Bank as a way to give back to the community. This was a great opportunity to shine the light of Christ while helping those around us! We can't wait to see what God does through this ministry!" - Mary Kathryn White & Cacie Cutright 

Opportunities like these for our students to collaborate and serve together are what our mission at TCS is all about. Teaching these world changers to have hearts of gratitude and be mindful of the needs of others is a gift to future generations at TCS and to our world. To learn more about Midwest Food Bank in Peachtree and the many ways that you and your family can serve together, please visit their website at: Midwest Food Bank