(S26) - PT 3 - Oh, the Who-manity!

[Yeenoghu]

True to their name, the Butchers invests into their community via a hunger relief program for the Chicago area. During the offseason, the team cordons off one entire city block near the stadium for a day of charity and volunteering. Donated food items discarded from manufacturers and retailers are accepted at one end of the street, and the food goes through several steps of sorting, repackaging, and labelling at various stations before being taken away for delivery at the final leg of the circuit. The Butcher's Block has been a focus of the team's offseason since before Juan Domine's arrival in Season 24, so he is not entirely sure who started the program.

In addition to being a fulfilling charity event, it is also an impactful way for fans to interact with the team while simultaneously devoting their time towards the volunteer effort. This aspect of the event, Chicago Butchers Meat 'n' Greet, is Domine's favorite part of the day. Being able to chat with the burgeoning fan base of the Butchers is a constant reminder of why Domine feels right at home in the city of Chicago. He has noticed that the event has grown larger by the year--is this due to the success of the charity drive or the team's on-field performance? Domine hopes that the fans will continue to show up in droves even in the team's leaner seasons.