It’s been six days since Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage, and people in Northeast Ohio are looking for ways to help people impacted.
In Akron, a food truck owner has plans to drive to Asheville to help feed families in need. Next week, David Wells, owner of Uncle Bacon’s and BBQ, will be taking food and donations he’s been collecting from local businesses and the community.
“I just want to go down there and give people a sandwich and a smile,” said Wells.
He felt compelled to help those in need as tens of thousands of people in Asheville remain without running water and many other basic needs.
“It hit me hard that here I am sitting in my warm bed worried about things that don’t matter, and you’ve got families that are suffering and the worst possible day and week of their lives,” said Wells.
Their efforts soon expanded beyond expectations after Wells and his wife posted on social media that they were collecting donations from the community at Akron Food Works all week.