Hello! My name is Alberina Latifaj and I’m a sophomore at Fordham University. I am originally from the Bronx but I have since moved to Mahopac, New York where I live with my parents and two siblings. My interests include, playing basketball, traveling and volunteering at my local hospital. I really enjoy helping people in any way that I can which is why I am considering applying for nursing programs directly after college. In addition to this, I am excited to have the opportunity this semester to serve as a volunteer at West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH). This organization seeks to alleviate the hunger crisis in New York City because it is something that affects people across a wide spectrum. What I find most interesting about this organization is that they aim to help their customers in the most respectable way possible by giving them the choice of which items they want from the pantry. This is a unique feature which allows WSCAH to have a greater impact on the community in NYC. I feel connected to this movement because I have many memories of my grandma back in Kosovo spending some of her days cooking meals for the under-privileged families surrounding their neighborhood. Her movement may not be as organized as a food pantry, but she does everything she can for these people and it has motivated me to want to do the same. I look forward to posting about my experience as a volunteer at WSCAH and hope to provide services that can help as many people as possible.
