Civics Week kicked off Monday around campus. The first event was creating snack packs for children to eat during weekend. Sometimes children are only able to eat during school hours. The snack packs will help children with food for the weekends.

Throughout the week there has been several speakers arriving at Pierce to speak about civic duties for students to participate in; fighting against crime, community service, and volunteering work.

The week ended in students going to The Tacoma Rescue Mission to feed the less fortunate on a dreary Washington day. Students linked up with volunteers from a local church, Souls Harbor Apostolic Church.

“We were only allowed to bring ten volunteers with us today. Once a year, in November, each of our young people bring one item to put in a sack lunch or hygiene items,” said Janette Rodin from the Church youth group.

“We hand them out to homeless people we find while driving around. The kids are thankful for what they have now, because sometimes they take things for granted.”

The volunteer opportunity  gave a chance to the Pierce students to interact with other volunteer groups from around the local area.

“Instead of spending time at home being lazy we are actually forming connections, helping people out, using our time wisely.” said Gary Boon Kakean, Pierce Student.

The Rescue Mission serves close to 800 people a day. During the holidays, it jump up to 500 people during a single serving.

“Without the volunteers, our staff would be dwindled to just myself, running the kitchen and serving the individuals.” said the kitchen manager Robert Smith.

The impact the volunteers made to the community was shown on the faces of those whom they served during the day. Several individuals thanked the volunteers with smiles and gratitude.