Goel and Mehta are two of the three founders of “My Tasty Table.” Their objective as a non-profit organization is to give kids the opportunity to become educated on the importance of healthy eating.

These students are helping others learn about healthy eating and healthy recipes. “Food is a right, not a privilege,” says Goel.

“My Tasty Table” recently hosted its culminating event, spreading awareness and raising over $1500. The event hosted over 100 people which included a three-course restaurant-style meal, informational speeches and testimonials.

“Xavier did so much. The school gave us a lot of support and helped us advertise, like reposting our posts, spreading the word and getting people to come to our events. I would say they were like the biggest help,” Goel said. “They’ve also been very helpful in getting the word out about this project.”

“A lot of people within the Xavier community came to volunteer and then we also had a lot of friends from outside of school and family as well,” Mehta said.

When it comes to the future, they look forward to expanding and continuing their organization. “We’ve been talking about a cookbook with all of our recipes,” says Goel. “If we’re not able to directly continue, I think that’s something that will have an impact.”

“You definitely get a whole new perspective on the issue,” Mehta says. Not only do they teach others the importance of food, but also the importance of helping others.

“It’s been so eye-opening. I always knew the problem around food, but not until I was directly working with the kids who are experiencing that. It’s just honestly life-changing,” Goel said.