In late February 2020, I moved with my family to Toronto. A few weeks after our arrival, the city entered its first state of emergency and gradually started closing. A friend mentioned the role of food banks in the communities, and I decided to pay a visit to Nourish east End. It was a strange feeling at first, as I was not accustomed to this type of situation, but once I walked through the door, I felt very welcomed, everyone was very kind, and I felt thiswarm feeling from their willingness to help others. I applied as a volunteer to give back for all the help I was receiving from the community. For me, it was a great experience. Being new in the country, not knowing anyone, and with an uncertain future, I felt a sense of belonging, and it helped me connect with people during the pandemic. My family and I will always be thankful to all members of Nourish East End for giving us all the help we needed and for allowing me to be a part of their team. Forever grateful,