Giving Away Free Meals: Enfield Hero

ENFIELD, 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 Athena Cowee of Enfield, who nominated AnnKera Carlander.

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?
No

What does the nominee do for work?
Owner of the Pickle Jar Deli in East Windsor

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
While struggling to keep her business, the Pickle Jar Deli, open during COVID-19, she provided free pasta dinners curbside on two separate occasions in April and May.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?
She inspires me.

Thank you AnnKera for all that you do!

Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here.

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