WESTON, Mass.—Rarely do student-athletes have enough time in a normal day, but what is normal for some is not so much for Regis College student-athletes. On Tuesday (Sept. 2), the women’s soccer team participated in a community service initiative with the Food Project (Lincoln, Mass.).

As a part of its service work, the soccer team lived in the life of a Food Project farmer; they picked crops, washed all the produce, and sorted fruits and vegetables that will eventually be distributed nationwide to homeless shelters, an food pantries.

The Food Project helps to feed people that would not normally be able to reach a grocery store by way of transportation, as well as educates the public on healthy eating.

Regis picked over 1,000-pounds of varieties of squash and over 250 pounds of melons. The entire team, including coaches, was put into different working groups.

“It felt good to something as a team, and have everyone work together,” said senior captain Samantha LaFrance.

Working with The Food Project was just the start of future community service initiatives. The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) also has service programs planned, that all teams are asked to participate in with SAAC members.

Women’s soccer opened its season September 4, and will continue its regular season until October 27.