When I began volunteering for Challah for Hunger, the chapter at Binghamton was brand new and really working hard to establish itself. Now, about a year after its inception, Challah for Hunger at Binghamton has made a name on our campus. I am proud to call myself one of the Chapter Co-Coordinators. With the help of countless volunteers, administration, our food service staff, Hillel at Binghamton, and NYPIRG at Binghamton we have created a well-known organization that is making a difference on campus, locally, and abroad. Personally, leading a chapter has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences. Challah for Hunger is a constant job. There is always something to be done, always things that can be improved. However, every minute of hard work is enjoyed, especially when you realize there are so many volunteers who receive great satisfaction from volunteering, staff and faculty who love purchasing our product, and individuals in the Binghamton Area and in Sudan who are benefiting from what we are doing in a mid-size university in the southern tier of New York. It is extremely fulfilling knowing I'm doing what I love and making a difference to so many. I'm so grateful for Challah for Hunger. It has helped me grow as an individual and has helped to prepare me for a future in social justice and non-profit administration.
Starting Challah for Hunger at my school has been the most rewarding part of my undergraduate experience. Watching students bond over social justice, the desire to help the world, community, and of course FOOD is so great, and I'm proud to be part of this amazing organization. I'm also involved with national Challah for Hunger and see the invaluable support and guidance they provide to the local chapters.
I founded a chapter of Challah for Hunger at my school and it has been the most rewarding experience of my undergraduate career. CfH's dynamic model enables volunteers to engage with both the school community and also with the greater world community. CfH has given me hope in the power of collective community action, in the ability of small gestures to collectively make a large impact. We sell our challahs for 4 dollars a piece, but week after week we make hundreds of dollars. Knowing that students all around the world are doing the same thing is empowering. I feel a part of a greater social justice effort.
Despite having graduated the year before Callah took off at my campus, as a visiting alum I have been able to see the positive affect that this organization has on campuses. They spread the word about human rights in a really fun, delicious way. After graduating, I joined the national board in order to help move the organization to more campuses across the globe. It is very exciting to be on the ground floor or any organization, especially one as rewarding as Challah.