“We have our nonperishable boxes,” The Upcounty Hub’s operations manager, Christian Oven, said. “They have staple items in them like rice, cereal, black beans, and we had rescued a bunch of avocados this past week, so we’re giving every family six or seven nice, fresh avocados.”
The group is committed to supporting others, despite the hot, humid conditions.
“One thing that goes into it is just being prepared for the heat,” Oven said. “We check the weather and if it’s going to be a scorcher, we have ice-cold water and have our hats on, sunglasses on.”
Oven said since temperatures have risen, they’ve also seen an increase in the number of families they serve each week.
“What we try to do at the Upcounty Hub is be there for our community no matter what,” he said. “We make sure we’re prepared, it’s what we signed up for, what we love to do every day. So really, it’s just a blessing to be out here no matter the weather.”
Mac McDougall and Kristy McEachin are volunteers.
“Just seeing all the cars and all the people we’re able to help, it means a lot, and it really makes me feel good to know that I’m helping,” McEachin said.
McDougall said, “People are so gracious and so thankful for the food. I’m just happy that we can contribute a little bit to help facilitate that.”
The Upcounty Hub hosts drive-thru food distributions three days a week.
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