Fresh Produce

A line of cars was backed up to the main thoroughfare, mostly people waiting patiently for a free a bag of fresh produce*. Wearing a collar, I was Greeter and Traffic Director. Commuters, with no need of produce, sometimes entered our line. I would wave or knock on their window, “This is the line for free produce!” Most waved and drove off but a few ignored me entirely. They showed me a dismissive hand or stared straight ahead. It was the collar … they were afraid that I would evangelize, proselytize, or otherwise try to convert them. I learn every day. 

*Courtesy Greater Cleveland Food Bank