KINGSLAND, Ga. — Serving the underserved -- that’s the mission of a Southeast Georgia tattoo artist.
Second Skin Tattoo owner Derek Bunkley said he is taking a tactical approach to fighting the coronavirus using the power of pork butts.
Bunkley told Action News it was an unexpected shift, but it’s a challenge he says he’s met head-on.
The “Save Our Butts” movement is helping put food on the table for families in Southeast Georgia who are struggling during this difficult time.
“I’m a tattoo artist in a small town, I have no business leading a charge to feed this community,” Bunkley said.
Bunkley has children of his own and believes feeding families through the coronavirus outbreak is a mission.
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He started a Facebook page called Camden Curbside last week to help feed local families.
“They’re looking at a stimulus check that’s going to do what? Help them catch up on bills," Bunkley said.
So far, he’s cooked over 4,000 pounds of pork.
“The only reason why I’m cooking this much food and giving this much food away is because everybody is not stopping and helping the people around them. These people are left in need,” Bunkley said.
Bunkley added his soldiers are local churches and businesses, but more help is needed.
“I reached out to my local politicians and even people who are famous and I’m like, ‘Hey someone step up with me and say something,’” Bunkley said.
While he waits for help, Bunkley said his purpose is to bring hope.
“There’s nothing here and if people in America don’t start stepping up and looking at their community and reaching out to their neighbors and friends it’s going to get worse,” Bunkley added.
Bunkley said “Save Our Butts” was a good place to start.
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