Dinuba Students Grow in Service Through Dinuba Spanish Church Food Bank

DINUBA, Calif. — Students from Dinuba Junior Academy have been making a meaningful impact in their community through an ongoing partnership with the Dinuba Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church, volunteering twice a month at the church’s Food Bank outreach.

Since the partnership began last year, students have helped prepare, sort and distribute food baskets to local families in need. While some students initially expressed hesitation about participating, the outreach has grown into an experience they now eagerly anticipate, approaching each opportunity with enthusiasm and teamwork.

Several students have assumed leadership roles, assisting directly in the drive-through distribution by handing food baskets to community members. These personal interactions have strengthened connections between the students and those they serve, deepening the impact of the outreach.

Teachers and volunteers say the most meaningful moments occur during these exchanges, as students offer food baskets with smiles and heartfelt words of encouragement, often saying, “God bless you.” Organizers note that the experience has helped students develop compassion, gratitude and a deeper understanding of service.

Through this continued partnership, students are learning that service extends beyond a scheduled activity. School leaders say the outreach has fostered spiritual growth and leadership skills, preparing students to reflect God’s love through practical acts of kindness within the community.