Woman Fed Health Workers During Pandemic: Fairfield Local Hero

FAIRFIELD, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Lisa Olson, who nominated her friend, Nancy Ferrarese, of Fairfield.

Name: Nancy Ferrarese

Hero's job: Business

Reason for recognition: When health care workers on the front lines needed to be fed, Nancy of Fortuna's Catering of Bridgeport really stepped up. For every meal someone purchased or donated for a health care worker, Nancy and her company would match it, with 1,000-plus fed.

One thing to know: She has the biggest heart.

Thank you for all you do, Nancy!

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