TCTC Junior brings awareness to Meals on Wheels
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Trumbull Career and Technical Center student Kierstin Richoz chose the non-profit Meals On Wheels for her written PSA entry in the Tom Holden Memorial Scholarship contest.
The junior is in the interactive multimedia program and enjoys making skits with her friends and working on her own, TCTC Time show. She also has a Girard podcast that she works on. Her goal is to attend Kent State University to obtain a degree in business.
'The Meals on Wheels PSA was meant to bring awareness to something I thought people knew about, but it wasn't brought to everyone's attention all the time,' said Kierstin. 'I thought it'd be something important for everyone to see. I believe it's something that should be shown more everyone should know about and I believe, especially for this community, that a lot of people need to hear these things, and they need to know that there is someone that can help them.'
Kierstin was the second runner-up in the contest. Read her script for Meals On Wheels here:
[Soft, calming music plays in the background]Narrator (gentle, soothing tone):Imagine going a day without a meal. For many in our community, it's not just a thought—it's a reality. But together, we can change that.[Shot 1: Wide shot of an empty kitchen table, the sun shining through a window. The table is bare, evoking the feeling of emptiness and hunger.]Narrator:At Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County, we provide daily, nutritious meals to those who are unable to prepare food for themselves—whether due to age, health issues, or other circumstances.[Shot 2: Medium shot of a volunteer in a kitchen, carefully preparing a fresh, healthy meal. Close-up on hands chopping vegetables and stirring a pot.][Shot 3: Close-up of a volunteer's hands packing meals into insulated containers, adding a personal touch with a smile.]Narrator:We ensure that no one in our community has to go hungry.[Shot 4: Medium shot of a volunteer walking down a neighborhood sidewalk, holding a meal container with a warm smile.][Shot 5: Close-up of the volunteer at a doorstep, knocking and handing a meal to an elderly recipient. The recipient's face lights up with gratitude.]Narrator:You can help make a difference. Help us serve a plate of kindness today.[Shot 6: Wide shot of the recipient holding the meal, with a warm and heartfelt smile, as the volunteer waves goodbye.][Text on screen: 'Visit mealsonwheelsofmahoningcounty.org to give, volunteer, or spread the word!']Narrator:Visit mealsonwheelsofmahoningcounty.org to give, volunteer, or spread the word. Together, we can make sure no one goes hungry.[Shot 7: Logo appears on screen, with the website link and a final fade-out as the music gently ends.]
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