The First to Open

What was left of a c-store became a lifeline for a storm-ravaged community.

May 2023 minute read

By: Al Hebert

When hurricanes threaten the Louisiana Gulf Coast, convenience stores are the last to close before the storm. They are the first to open to help the community get back to normal.

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Al Hebert

Al Hebert is the Gas Station Gourmet, showcasing America’s hidden culinary treasures. Find him at www.GasStationGourmet.com.

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