Honor-system pickup runs 24/7, with donations supporting So Much to Give Inclusive Cafe in Skippack
As municipalities across Montgomery and Bucks counties grapple with tight road salt supplies ahead of a major winter storm, Skippack Pharmacy found a grassroots solution rooted in trust, generosity and community spirit.
The pharmacy, owned by "Superman" pharmacist Dr. Mayank "Dr. Mak" Amin, announced it secured five tons of rock salt for residents who have been unable to find any amid the regional shortage.
Beginning Friday, neighbors can stop by any time, day or night, bring their own bucket or bag, take what they need and contribute through an honor system. There is no scale on site.
Donations are optional but encouraged, with a suggested range of 50 cents to $1 per pound, and can be made in-store by cash or credit or online. All proceeds will be donated to So Much to Give Inclusive Cafe, a nonprofit café that supports employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Amin said he did not want to make one dollar off the effort.
“We are not doing this to make a profit,” the pharmacy said in announcing the effort. “When a crisis hits, we stand up for our community.”
The salt was transported from Delaware thanks to RVG Trucking, owned by Skippack Pharmacy team member Jacquelyn Goings and her husband, Roy, who donated their time and equipment to make the delivery possible.
How it works
The initiative comes as several local governments, including Collegeville Borough, have announced limited salt supplies and adjusted snow-treatment plans.
While public works crews focus on priority roads, Skippack Pharmacy’s effort offers residents a rare and timely safety net for sidewalks, driveways and steps.
Donations can be made online at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportforsuperheroes
As one storm approaches and more winter weather looms, the effort is a reminder that sometimes the most effective emergency response starts not with trucks or budgets, but with neighbors helping neighbors — one bucket at a time.
