Luke McCord

During my volunteer shift at the Food Bank, I spent three hours bagging sweet potatoes to be distributed to families in need. I noticed how efficiently everyone communicated and how teamwork naturally developed as we found faster, more effective ways to complete our tasks. Even though most of us had never met before, there was a shared sense of purpose that made the work both productive and meaningful. This experience connected closely to my values of service and community engagement. It reminded me that leadership isn’t always about being in charge—it’s about contributing to a collective goal and supporting others in the process. Seeing how the Food Bank operates gave me a deeper appreciation for the logistics and coordination that go into helping communities on a large scale. It also highlighted the importance of resource management and efficiency—skills that are directly relevant to a future career in business.