Need Food Or a Mask? Just Ask: Stafford Hero

STAFFORD, 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 Kathy Fairfax of Stafford, who nominated her neighbor, Malisa Buchanan.

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?
No

What does the nominee do for work?
She has a "community cooler" that she fills with food every day for anyone that's hungry to help themselves to something to eat. She is also making masks for anyone that wants one.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She has four children that she is now homeschooling because of the virus. She has been making hundreds of masks, and has taught her kids how to make them too. She has made a "community cooler" she fills every day with sandwiches and snacks and fruit, that anyone can come by her house and help themselves to food.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?
She is the most thoughtful person; if someone is in need, Malisa will be the first one to help them.

Thank you Malisa for all that you do!

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