The East Haven Food Pantry Volunteers Are Patch Heroes

EAST HAVEN, CT — 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 Christine Sandford, who nominated all the volunteers at the East Haven Food Pantry.

Name of the nominee:
Volunteers at East Haven Food Pantry

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
No

What does the nominee do for work?:
Help to fill and distribute bags of food to our neighbors in need.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
With so many people struggling at this time it is important for the food pantry to be open we could not do this without them.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Everyone is so willing to help.

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