Barber continues food donations to support community needs

Ziggy Myers, the owner of Progress Barbers, had to close his shop when the Covid lockdown started in 2020. Instead of giving up, he decided to help his community by providing food to those in need. Using his own money, Ziggy bought groceries and began feeding people in his area. At first, he helped just a few individuals. But over time, his efforts grew, eventually reaching about 3,000 people each week. Support from friends and customers, like Louis Howell, helped expand his work. Louis started a GoFundMe to collect money for Ziggy's food donations. He felt inspired by Ziggy's willingness to help others despite losing his own business. Wayne Lawrence, another friend, joined Ziggy and used his van to deliver food. Ziggy received a Mayor's Award for Volunteering for his contributions during Covid. He emphasizes that the effort is a community project, saying, “It’s never just one person.” Even five years later, Ziggy and Wayne continue to provide food for around 1,500 people weekly, working with the charity FareShare. Ziggy helps everyone, including those who are working but struggling with rising living costs. Wayne expressed a desire to keep helping but wishes the need for assistance wasn’t so great. Ziggy shows no signs of stopping. “It’s the right thing to do, so we just keep going,” he said. His dedication has made him a hero in the community, and many see him as a role model.