While burgers and beer are often what’s driving folks to Bull City Burger and Brewery in downtown Durham, this week it’s been for a more pressing need: hurricane relief.
“It’s heartbreaking. I can’t imagine what those people are going through,” said owner Seth Gross.
In the back of the restaurant, donations are stacked, full of water, toiletries, food, and other essentials.
“When we get to do this, at least you feel like you’re helping a little bit,” said Gross.
Combined with what they’re collecting at their sister location, Bull City Solera and Taproom, the team will drive out a truckload of goods next week to the western part of the state. It will be the second time they’ve done so, as they also work with other local brewers in their respective relief efforts.
Asheville is a hotbed of craft brewing, with Gross discussing the industry ties .
“The beer community is a network of brothers and sisters. And when someone is hurting, we want to help out. Some of those breweries have tap rooms now here in Durham,” said Gross.