By Herald Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – “May 4 was no ordinary Sunday. For us, it marked the day of our Bible Knowledge Project: Giving Food to the Needy. We selected this project because it allowed us to be directly involved in the act of giving — especially since one of the requirements was that the food had to be prepared by us.
“There were two of us, both 14 years old, and we decided to prepare a simple breakfast of sandwiches and hot dogs — something within our skills and budget, and required only minimal help from our parents.
“To bring our plan to life, we approached the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), Conference of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. SSVP distributes monthly aid to registered individuals, including funds for rent, medicine, and education. When available, donated provisions are also handed out. We asked for their support and permission to serve breakfast on May 4, and they kindly agreed.
“With approval from our Bible Knowledge teacher, we began preparations. On that Sunday morning, we were up early, making enough food for around 20 families. By 8.00am, we were at the SSVP room, setting up before the families arrived at 8.30am.
“As people came in, we greeted them with smiles and served each one a tuna sandwich, a hot dog, and a bottle of water. We also contributed a packet of mee hoon and biscuits to the provisions they received. Many were pleasantly surprised by the breakfast, and their warm smiles and genuine gratitude touched our hearts deeply.
“Though the meal was simple, the experience was profound. We felt a sense of warmth and fulfilment knowing we could make someone’s day just a little better.
“By 11.00am, we had served everyone. With some extra food left, we handed them out to nearby cleaners and RELA personnel, who were also appreciative.
“We are truly glad we chose this project. It reminded us that kindness doesn’t need to be grand to be meaningful. A sincere thank-you to SSVP for making this experience possible and for allowing us to serve the community in this small yet heartfelt way.” Mekel and Hannah are Year Nine students at SMIS Damansara, passionate about community service and making a difference through small acts of kindness. – Herald Malaysia
