College Students Take Time To Feed The Needy

Wednesday, August 15th 2007, 7:43 pm

By: News On 6

With a handful of people, a kitchen and bags of groceries some University of Tulsa students are rolling up their sleeves to feed the needy. News On 6 anchor Latoya Silmon reports the students say it doesn't take much, and they set out to prove it every week.

Every Tuesday a handful of TU students get together to cook, but the feast isn't for them.

â€œIt's wonderful,â€ TU student Elliott Deasy said. â€œI mean how often can you say that you're associated with something that was completely selfless.â€

They're cooking for those who can't cook for themselves.

â€œBoils down to the belief that food is a right, not a privilege, University of Tulsa student John Evans said.

They say that's what Food for Thought is all about. John Evans has been a part of the group for two years now.

â€œWe pride ourselves to not have any religious or political affiliation. We help people out without any ulterior motive,â€ he said.

Each week the students feed anywhere from 20 to 60 people in Downtown Tulsa, the group gets donations and they even dig into their own pockets to foot the bill. Their sacrifices have not gone unnoticed.

â€œI appreciate them very much. We all do,â€ food recipient Donald Rowland said.

And the students say that's all the pay off they need to keep going.

â€œIt makes you feel good to know you've helped someone out, especially whenever they're smiling at you, thanking you,â€ said one TU student.

Most of the students are seniors now, but they hope more people will join the cause so it will continue for years to come.

To learn more about Tulsa Food for Thought visit their website, www.tulsafoodforthought.com. Theyâ€™re also on MySpace, myspace.com/tulsafoodforthought.

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