A quiet act of kindness was captured last week during Spring Break.
Brenda M. Kline, office assistant to counseling services, was making her way to The Cupboard, Penn College’s food pantry for students in need of food assistance, with a cartload of food to donate in observance of her 37th work anniversary at the institution.
Heidi E. Roupp, disability and access resources specialist/staff interpreter, spotted Kline’s discreet intention: “I caught her walking the halls of the Campus Center with a cart of food. I asked her where she was heading. Brenda humbly shared that, every year on her work anniversary, she shops for as many items to donate to The Cupboard as her years worked here. She was taking 37 items downstairs. I couldn't help but share an amazing employee act of kindness. She was bashful at the idea of me taking the photo, but what a cool idea/tradition to be shared!”
Caught in the act of kindness! Celebrating her 37th work anniversay at Penn College, Brenda M. Kline, office assistant to counseling services, makes her way to The Cupboard, the college’s food pantry for students in need of food assistance, with 37 items to donate. (Photo by Heidi E. Roupp, disability and access resources specialist/staff interpreter.)
Kline agreed to this Penn College News “press coverage,” saying good-naturedly, “So much for trying to deliver my goodies ‘under the radar’ during Spring Break. Sure, go ahead! And if it motivates others to do the same, then it’s a win!"
To donate food or other necessities to The Cupboard, email thecupboard@pct.edu to coordinate delivery with Dining Services. Monetary donations can be made at the donation site.
The Cupboard’s main location is in Bush Campus Center, Room 102A, with six additional “mini-cupboards” across Penn College’s three campuses. For more information, visit the food pantry’s website.
Happy 37th, Brenda!
This image shows Kline's 37 items uncovered and en route to The Cupboard. (Photo provided.)