A Question of Time

 A Question of Time

    Jason used to spend Saturday afternoons with his Uncle Robert. His parents both worked in a restaurant downtown, and on Saturdays they were busy all day long.
    Then a few weeks ago, Uncle Robert told Jason that he had become a volunteer at an organization called Second Harvest. This was a place where local restaurants gave away food they didn't use. The volunteers packed up the food, and then they distributed it to people who needed it.
    "You're a big kid now," said Uncle Robert. "You can stay with your cousins on Saturdays. Instead, I will see you on the weekdays."
    "But I want to go to the museum with you, and baseball games, and movies. Why do you have to ruin our Saturdays packing fruit?" Jason whined.
    "Your dad worked on this with the city council. He hates throwing away perfectly edible food. It is a good program, and I want to get involved."
    "My dad set it up?" Jason asked. He was surprised. His parents had not told him anything about it.
    "Yes. Your mom helped, too," said Uncle Robert. "It's a family thing."
    "Well, if it's a family thing, then I should be there," said Jason. "I can spend time with you, be a part of my parents' program, and help people, all at the same time!"

What did Jason like to do with his uncle on Saturdays?

Why did Jason change his mind about the food program?