TAMPA, Fla. — At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honor a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community.
During the game on March 31, the Lightning honored a man who has committed his life to helping those in need.
WATCH: Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero: Lee Schielka
Lee Schielka is the passionate founder of The Bay Chapel Food Pantry.
It’s a force for combating hunger in Hillsborough County. It operates 51 Saturdays a year, delivering full boxes and bags of food every week to 500 families with an all-volunteer team.
To make sure the mission continues, the Lightning awarded Lee a $50,000 grant.
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Fired Hillsborough major blew nearly twice legal limit, had Jack Daniel's in his patrol vehicle
Major Troy Morgan, who oversaw DUI enforcement for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, blew a 0.125 and 0.143 on a breathalyzer test after reporting for duty.
