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King varsity football team volunteers at local food pantry

<p>King’s varsity football team goes to the Forgotten Harvest food pantry to lend a helping hand.</p>

King’s varsity football team goes to the Forgotten Harvest food pantry to lend a helping hand.

On Jan. 25, King’s championship varsity football team went to the Forgotten Harvest food pantry to lend a helping hand. For some players, it was their first time ever volunteering.

“At first, some didn’t like it or know what to do, but as the time passed it was better for them,” said varsity football coach Tyrone Spencer.

The state champions had an opportunity to package food which would be delivered to soup kitchens, homeless and domestic shelters, children’s homes, senior centers and group homes.

“It was great giving back to the community and people other than me,” said linebacker Tyrece Woods.

Even though volunteering wasn’t done for community service hours, the players gained more than the experience of helping.

“They enjoyed it,” said Spencer. “They had smiles and worked as a team.”

Spencer continues to develop well-rounded players who think not only about what they do on the field but also about individuals who may be less fortunate.

King’s football team had fun helping out and are looking forward to returning to Forgotten Harvest.

“I would love to go back,” said defensive end Justin Turner. “The experience was good and I felt good doing it.”

For the King football players, it’s not all about winning games but about helping others in need, and Forgotten Harvest gave them an chance to do that.

“I felt very proud watching them do something with themselves and also how they handled themselves,” said Spencer.

Forgotten Harvest delivers over 3 million pounds of food each month.

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