The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Bonnie Hechtkopf as the Lightning Community Hero this evening during the first period of tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils.

The initiative, which began as a small-scale produce market during Nutrition Month, evolved into a weekly food pantry when hospital staff realized food insecurity was an ongoing issue.

A Pinellas County retiree has not slowed down when it comes to working. And as a volunteer, Roy Whipp has helped a St. Petersburg non-profit make major and positive changes.