Two local legends sit down to prove that community isn’t a slogan—it’s a system you build. Seth from Logic Refrigeration and HVAC shares the raw arc from a 2005 crash and fentanyl patches to recovery, responsibility, and a trade that keeps restaurants—and families—fed. When he spotted a tired residential fridge serving the neighborhood, he rebuilt and donated a double commercial unit, then pledged maintenance so the Lafayette Community Fridge stays cold, safe, and reliable.
Across the table, Robin—owner of McMillan’s Pub and founder of Roses Angels—walks us through her joyful logistics of care. She buys year-round, matches kids to wish lists, and transforms her bar into Santa’s workshop for hundreds of children across Acadiana. When the fridge runs light, neighbors step inside and leave with cereal, mac-and-cheese, and a little guidance. Coat racks, homeless care bags, and church partnerships show how small actions compound when space and heart are shared.
We unpack the hidden infrastructure behind food access—walk-in coolers, ice machines, hood exhaust, espresso units—and why clean, well-maintained equipment lowers waste and lifts food safety. You’ll hear how trusted kitchens like Lanyos and Metcalf’s crews model systems, leadership, and pride that ripple into community projects. The throughline is clear: recovery finds traction in responsibility; generosity scales with simple processes; and local businesses can be engines of dignity when they choose people over profit.
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The podcast was made possible through partnerships with Logic Refrigeration HVAC, Ounce of Hope, Cajun Table, Vermilionville, Soul Haus Kitchen, Chris Logan Media, and Sunday Soda Fountain – proving that when a community rallies around celebrating local food culture, amazing things happen. Subscribe now to join this delicious adventure and become part of the movement that's transforming Lafayette's food scene one bite at a time!

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