A beautiful day serving lunch & distributing hygiene kits with @NYC_Relief. We served 100s of guests over 2 hrs. A few things stood out:
1. Our homeless neighbors often can't socially distance if staying in a shelter. They rely on orgs like NYC Relief for protective supplies.
2. The proportion of Asian-American guests was far higher than I expected. The model minority myth often renders these neighbors and their needs invisible.
3. I instinctively gave people food according to the Korean custom of using both hands and honoring the person with a slight bow. One Asian woman was taken aback and seemed almost embarrassed by this simple gesture of honor. Human dignity matters. A lot.
4. One guest asked me how he could help me in return. I asked him to pray for me. I know God will pay particular attention to his prayer. I walked away as blessed as anyone.
NYC friends: not everyone can or should serve right now. But if you can, you can do so safely and meet a very really need. Serve with @HopeforNewYork: ww.hfny.org/covid19
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