“I always place everything right down the middle,” said Powell, half-joking, but equally serious. “I put the turkey face up because you don’t want it to roll when the car moves.”
By his own admission, Powell treats food just like he does basketball. He’s focused and efficient. He’s also a whiz at the self-check out line.
“Oh yes, I’m the best,” said Powell. These tidbits matter because it helps one understand why Powell finds so much joy in giving out Thanksgiving groceries to families in need each year.
“It’s really about the people,” he said, with a big smile, “but I want them to know they matter, so we take pride in even loading up their groceries.