Deseret Meat Welfare Processing Facility — Local services in Spanish Fork

I recently volunteered.........ahem........to do so 'packing' at this 'slaughterhouse.' Employers, employees, and volunteers -like I- appear to be all L.D.S. They are fairly 'friendly' and 'jovial' chaps as well.

I ended up 'packaging' ground meat. It was very labor-intensive and I was required to work fast -- thank goodness it was only a 3 1/2 hour shift. I felt like 'Rocky Balboa' while I worked here. I felt like a 'Kentucky Fried idiot.' I'm a 'fighter' -- not a 'packer' or a 'butcher.' I felt like that I should be 'breaking the ribs of the shanks of meat'........instead of 'PACKAGING' them.

All things considered, however, I AM -- after all -- the 'original JOHN HENRY': I don't ever 'tire'......and the automated meat-grinding and packaging machines will break down long before I ever do.

That being said, it is nice to do volunteer work here and there -esp. for the L.D.S. church. But 'butchering' is definitely not my 'life-calling' -- my 'forte.' I can't 'sing' or 'dance'........that's...

Nice people providing service to the needy. Food processed here goes to bishops storehouse all over the country and beyond. If you are going to serve for the first time, dress warmly. You will be standing in a refrigerator doing less than strenuous work for 3 hours. Multiple layers would be appreciated. The machinery in some of the rooms is noisier than ideal, so ear plugs, while not required, would not hurt. Sturdy shoes with good grippy soles would be a good idea since you will be walking and standing on a cement floor that can be...

I love helping package the various meats that are used to feed the families and individuals that are in need of a little help in securing the nourishment they need. I feel wonderful knowing that I can help in this small way to show love to my sisters and brothers as the Lord has...