During the business of the regular sessions, Beth Sundstorm and Demetria Haddock are among attendees take a moment to pull away from the regular rotation of sessions and join the heartwarming work at the annual Blessings in a Backpack, sponsored by Sourcewell. This program brings volunteers to fills backpacks with needed supplies for elementary students who qualify for their school’s free and reduced-price meal program.

This video was produced by Bennett Songer in New Orleans, La.