Thursday, July 13, 2017

Catholic University of America Homeless Food Runs


Daniel Pezzola's work experience ranges from serving as a sales associate at Macy's department store to delivering medications for Washingtonville Pharmacy in New York. While earning his bachelor's degree in politics at Catholic University of America, Daniel Pezzola became a leader for the school's food runs to serve the homeless.

Catholic University of America offers its students numerous opportunities to get involved in service and to grow in faith and charity. The school's community service and social justice programs bring students out to minister to those in need, including through its Homeless Food Runs.

Volunteers for the university take the metro into Washington, D.C., and bring water and hot meals to those living on the streets. They also visit with the people they encounter and spend time developing individual relationships which bring joy to the parties involved.

One homeless man who sells the newspaper Street Sense shared his gratitude for the group of students who come. He enjoys talking with them and always greets them with a smile.