Metro Bank's Gloria Joshua-Akor Lends a Helping Hand at Bexley Foodbank
Metro Bank's Gloria Joshua-Akor Lends a Helping Hand at Bexley Foodbank
The UK's community bank, Metro Bank, gives every colleague a Day to Amaze – essentially a paid day off to support a local charity or good cause. Gloria Joshua-Akor, a Credit Analyst with Metro Bank's Asset Finance Team, recently volunteered a full day at the Bexley Foodbank, located in Erith.
英國社區銀行Metro Bank爲每位同事提供一天的 「Amaze日」 ——本質上是帶薪休假，以支持當地的慈善機構或公益事業。大都會銀行資產融資團隊的信貸分析師格洛麗亞·約書亞·阿科爾最近在位於埃里斯的貝克斯利食品銀行做了整整一天的志願者。
Bexley Foodbank Erith, is one of 4 Foodbank Centres in the London Borough of Bexley, part of The Trussell Trust's network of over 1,200 foodbanks across the UK; providing emergency food and support to local people in crisis on a weekly basis. The Foodbank relies on donations from the public, local businesses, and community groups, and plays a critical role in addressing the growing demand for emergency food supplies.
Bexley Foodbank Erith 是倫敦貝克斯利區的 4 個食物銀行中心之一，該中心是 Trussell Trust 在英國各地擁有 1,200 多家食物銀行的網絡的一部分；每週爲處於危機中的當地民衆提供緊急食物和支持。食物銀行依賴公衆、當地企業和社區團體的捐款，在滿足不斷增長的應急食品供應需求方面發揮着至關重要的作用。
The day started early, as Gloria joined Gill the Erith Foodbank Co-ordinator, and a group of committed volunteers to sort through generous donations, ensuring that the shelves and crates were well-stocked with fresh and nonperishable items before the doors opened at 10am; as well as receiving more donations, replenishing the stock and refilling the crates as more attendees came in throughout the day, to ensure a seamless and well-organised process.
這一天很早就開始了，格洛麗亞與埃里斯食品銀行協調員吉爾和一群忠誠的志願者一起整理了慷慨的捐款，確保在上午10點開門之前貨架和箱子裏裝滿了新鮮和不易腐爛的物品；並隨着全天有更多與會者的到來，接受更多捐款，補充庫存並重新裝滿箱子，以確保流程順暢有序。
It was a busy day of sorting, packing, organizing, and lending an ear to the customers who came through the doors on advisement from the Job Centre. Upon presenting their Vouchers from the Job Centre and being registered, they then had the goal of ensuring that everyone left with the items specifically indicated by themselves on the bespoke shopping list provided, so that they each had enough food items, groceries, beverages, snacks, toiletries and baby essentials (as required), to last them a full week!
這是忙碌的一天，整理、打包、整理和傾聽在就業中心的建議下進門的顧客的心聲。在出示就業中心提供的代金券並進行註冊後，他們的目標是確保每個人都帶着自己在提供的定製購物清單上特別註明的物品離開，這樣他們每個人都有足夠的食物、雜貨、飲料、零食、洗漱用品和嬰兒必需品（視需要而定），可以持續整整一週！
Reflecting on her experience, Gloria shared, "It was surreal and emotional, yet uplifting. The reality of food insecurity was strong, but even stronger was the power of community. The highlight for me was seeing the smiles and witnessing the relief and gratitude from all the people we catered to, both young and old; individuals, couples and families as well. Volunteering at the Foodbank was more than just a day's work, it was a reminder that every little bit helps, and that together, we can make a world of difference. I hope to be back soon to continue the great work.''
在回顧自己的經歷時，格洛麗亞分享說：「這既超現實又激動人心，但又令人振奮。糧食不安全的現實非常強烈，但更強大的是社區的力量。對我來說，最重要的是看到我們所招待的所有人，無論是年輕人還是老年人，包括個人、夫妻和家庭，他們的笑容，以及他們的寬慰和感激之情。Foodbank的志願服務不僅僅是一天的工作，它提醒人們，每一點都很有幫助，只要團結起來，我們就能改變世界。我希望很快能回來繼續這項偉大的工作。」
To donate to Bexley Foodbank, please click here.
要向 Bexley Foodbank 捐款，請點擊此處。
譯文內容由第三人軟體翻譯。