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'She Wants To Be There For The People': Temecula Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!

Nancy Mathews works in nutritional services.
Nancy Mathews works in nutritional services. (Courtesy JoAnn Talamantes)

TEMECULA, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from JoAnn T. of Temecula, who nominated Nancy Mathews, also of Temecula:

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

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What does the nominee do for work?:
Nutritional Services

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Nancy works overtime, she wants to be there for the people, she delivers food trays to the people in the hospital with no complaining or worries, and to top it off she has no car and she Ubers to work everyday to and from work she truly is a special person. I am so proud of who she is she has a huge heart of gold and want her to know I appreciate her.

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What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Nancy is truly a blessing and she is an awesome frontliner.

Thank you for all you do, Nancy!


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