Pa. pizza shop delivers medicines during cold snap

[DeSwiss]

The Associated Press
January 8, 2014

LIGONIER, Pa. — A western Pennsylvania pizza shop has been delivering prescription medicines and other supplies to ill and elderly residents so they don't have to go outside in the bitter cold.

Tom Wynkoop, owner of Fox's Pizza Den in Ligonier, tells WPXI-TV (http://bit.ly/1eGXJQ0 ) that he tweeted his offer because his community about 45 miles east of Pittsburgh has a lot of elderly residents.

Wynkoop told those in need to call his cellphone to arrange deliveries of prescription medicines and other products — no strings attached. That's right: Folks don't have to order food from Wynkoop's shop to get help.

Wynkoop says his shop has made four deliveries. He says, "You have to be there for your residents." The region was hit with record-low, subzero temperatures on Tuesday. Temperatures were subfreezing by Wednesday.

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- Mr. Wynkoop, if I should ever find myself in Ligonier, Pa. I'll no doubt be there for the pizza!

[niyad]

1. k and r--wish I was in your delivery area, mr. wynkoop. what a thoughtful, neighborly, caring,

thoroughly decent act. many blessings and much prosperity to you.

and thank you, deswiss, for sharing this. after some of the awful things I have been reading, this is a wonderful way to end this night.

[DeSwiss]

3. I'm just a sucker......

...for a good news story!!!!!

- They're so RARE!!!!!

[El_Johns]

2. K&R

[rhett o rick]

4. Sorry, I am always the cynic. How did the elderly find out about his services? I doubt if many

use twitter.

[DeSwiss]

6. From a recovering cynic: ''Lighten up!!''

- Since we create reality with our thoughts. And it's not a ''service'' Just the good coming out of people at the right time.

Pizza shop Owner delivers prescriptions for free

Man clears elderly neighbor's walks during sub-zero weather

There is good in us if we aren't afraid to let it out.

[rhett o rick]

19. I hope you didnt think I was being critical. Most seniors that I know dont have computers, dont

do facebook and dont tweet. Just sayin. In the case of the OP, apparently he was successful at getting the word out. I was curious as to how. I work at a foodbank and we have trouble getting the word out about emergency closures etc.

[niyad]

13. the article says he used twitter. and, big surprise, a great many seniors do use computers and

social media. I see them all the time at the library, and using the wifi at the supermarket.

[rhett o rick]

17. I volunteer at a foodbank and we are always looking for ways to keep our clients

informed. Rarely do I find any that have access to a computer.

[niyad]

18. we have very different experiences with knowing seniors with computers

[sheshe2]

5. Kick Kick Kick!

A western Pennsylvania pizza shop has been delivering prescription medicines and other supplies to ill and elderly residents so they don't have to go outside in the bitter cold.

Thank you to Fox's Pizza Den in Ligonier, what an incredibly beautiful thing to do. This is what America is about!

[Eleanors38]

7. A good deed and a great idea for future grid shutdowns...

everything from pizza to car parts delivery to florists can be organized for quick delivery.

[DeSwiss]

8. Agreed, helping each other is such a novel concept!

- It may even catch on!!! Think of it: A civilization based upon cooperation instead of competition.

It has so many possibilities.....

[icymist]

10. HIPPY!

[Eleanors38]

12. One of the great things about sweaty, out-in-the-streets

Volunteer work and campaigns is it clears the senses of of cynicism, and rids one if all their damned narsicissm. Big demonstrations are good for your health!

[ReRe]

9. K&R

Thanks DeSwiss. We need these good stories amid the horror stories.

[Beacool]

11. If I lived near the area I would gladly buy a pie from his shop.

Nice gesture.

[niyad]

14. kick for a nice way to start the day

[niyad]

15. his further comment:

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Whether it was medicine or food, Wynkoop said he would deliver pretty much anything to his neighbors, if they needed it.

"I know how it's hard for elderly people to get out, and we live in a elderly community, and we're small and we're close, and you have to be there for your residents," Wynkoop said. "As a person, you just do it. You don't expect anything for it. It's just that I'm a pretty direct person and sometimes, as you see on the media, it shows. If you need it, call. We'll get it to you."

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http://www.wtoc.com/story/24390597/pizza-shop-owner-delivers-for-those-who-cant-get-out

[niyad]

16. this is tom wynkoop:

his tweet:


Tom Wynkoop of Fox's Pizza Den tweeted, “This goes out to our valued customers. If you have any medical history that involves respiratory issues, PLEASE, PLEASE do not attempt to leave the house. Due to the extreme weather conditions, please call my cell phone and I will do everything in my power to have things brought to you (medications, food, etc.). No food ordering required.”


http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/pizza-shop-owner-delivers-prescriptions-people-med/ncfZy/