Wegmans Steps UP!!!

If you google "Wegmans founder" the image that comes back says "Never think about yourself, always help others". Yesterday, When I walked into their Charlottesville store at 11:45, I had the intention of grabbing two pizzas, a couple drinks, and running back out. Feeding our Logistics staff at base camp and whatever officers were within walking distance was the goal. When I left, it was with a vehicle full of hot food, chips, and drinks, DONATED! What transpired over the next 24 hours, as I found myself tasked with the greatest logistical challenge I've had yet, was nothing short of amazing. The store manager (Chris) and cafe manager (Danny), halted their daily work, provided me their direct contact info, and dedicated themselves and other staff to cooking for us. They fired up all their ovens, called in extra bakers, and even emptied their freezers to cook boxed pizza for us when they ran out of dough. The night manager stayed till 1am, the opening manager had carts lined up for us with breakfast, sorted by delivery location. The store practically refused to take a payment until we told them we wouldn't leave until they did. Fortunately, I had a GREAT team and partner to work along side. When it was all said and done, we fed over 1000 law enforcement and National Guard, amid absolute chaos, and with no advanced notice. It culminated this morning with 500 VSP troopers walking into their staging location, bereft with grief, yet so thankful to see a 20' long counter lined with breakfast. No matter what evil events take place in the world, there will always be acts of service & kindness that rise up and triumph over it. Thanks to our IMT Logistics Division, (Doc, Corey, & Dan), CPD Logistics, and the Wegmans staff that made this possible.