The football players of the yellow jacket have an impact on the field with community service

With the help of his teammates from Baldwin Wallace University, the Yellow Jacket Football Player and the second international business major Zach Cuglewski, the feed Over 300 mouths and clothing for the needy in the emergency shelters of the men on the lakeside.

Born in Parma, the idea of ​​carrying out a non -profit project with his good friend and teammate Josiah Sessler, a second sports management major.

“We have collected all supplies, clothing, protein bars, chips, snacks, water and gatorade. I went to Walmart with money from donations and bought toilet articles, socks and underwear, ”said Cuglewski.

Cuglewski and Sessler In December 2023, the first time reported to the shelter.

“We were inspired by Tikkok and how influencers have an impact on those in need,” said Cuglewski.

Sessler was not the only teammate from Yellow Jacket who helped kick this to kick this. Jacob Reed, a major of the second criminal judiciary, also played a role.

“I had no doubt that I wanted to help. I was taught to treat their neighbors like themselves, ”said Reed.

Cuglewski added: “In the football team it was a major brotherhood, but nowhere was I as narrow as this group. It is really just a family, the community and relationships that are formed. “

Although only a few players went voluntarily to help Cuglewski spend food, other teammates made an influence by donating money of a total of 500 US dollars.

Cuglewski said that he was Charles Fairchild, the director of University Dining and Auxiliary Services, grateful for his contribution.

“Fairchild donated 40 to 50 pizzas for this former event,” said Cuglewski.

What started as a single event with just the help of the football team has now involved others. Cuglewski said he had three to five people who wanted to help in the future.

“We don't do this for attention; It's all for Jesus Christ. I am blessed to be where I am able to help other people in need, ”said Cuglewski.

These yellow jackets are not done. Your next Outreach event will take place later this semester Emergency shelters for men at the lake.