Over the past six years, Scott Uglinica of Volo, with a 1928 Ford Model Popcorn Wagon in tow, has raised thousands of dollars to help children in need in McHenry and Lake counties.
Uglinica acquired the popcorn wagon from his boss, Jim Seckelmann, owner of the Mulch Center in Volo.So, when not working as a production supervisor at the center, Uglinica, who also is a Shriner with Medinah Shriners in Addison and married father of four, travels with the popcorn wagon to festivals, golf outings and other events throughout McHenry and Lake counties. He sells freshly popped popcorn for $3 a bag .
"This hand-built, one-of-a-kind unit was placed on a 1928 Ford truck," Seckelmann said."It was our desire to help support the community. I have always been a big fan of popcorn, and now it's my pleasure to give it away." About 98% of the time these children are homeless with their families, said Hans Mach, community development administrator for McHenry County.
The next scheduled event for the popcorn wagon will be Feb. 25 at the Lake County Craft Beer Festival at the county fairgrounds in Grayslake. Though each event raises just a few hundred dollars at a time, Uglinica said the greater value is in making connections and raising awareness of the needs in local communities.
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