New Orleans isn’t a stranger to disasters. But this also means that the “Big Easy” knows that the city’s soul is inspired by the goodness of its people’s hearts.
Howie Kaplan, the owner of the Howlin’ Wolf, a venue that’s known for bringing people together through music, said how this is what they do: they care for each other like nobody else.
After Hurricane Ida left more than a million people powerless, his venue is using food to offer comfort to these people.
According to Kaplan, it’s not just the chefs from the venue who’re cooking the meals, but also the managers, busboys, and folks from plenty of other restaurants.
Trucks full of bread, produce, and proteins that couldn’t have been kept cold have been donated by both markets and restaurants to this amazing cause.
The Helping Part Was the Easiest Decision, Say the Organizers
The CEO of Link Restaurant Group, Mike DeSimone said that the decision to help was very easy. They didn’t even think about it but just jumped right into it. They began cooking because this is what they do.
Without power, plenty of the restaurants and other food venues turned their focus to food.
The people who take the meals aren’t just families from nearby, but also police officers, utility workers, and even members of the National Guard troops. When they were asked about the food, one of the workers said it’s awesome.
Louisiana residents are still anxious to get their lights on, but this venue is a perfect example that one doesn’t need light to feel the city’s electricity. For Kaplan, it’s not about the money but rather ensuring people are being cared for and that they spread the message.
He added that people need to recognize the importance of New Orleans.
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