Restaurant Owner Serves His Community: Wallingford Hero

WALLINGFORD, 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 Kate Borho, who nominated Anthony Morgillo. He is a restaurant owner who has served his town through fundraisers and caring for the community.

Name: Anthony Morgillo

Hometown: Wallingford

Hero's job: Business / Owns a Restaurant

Reason for recognition: Anthony has served this town not just as a restaurant owner, but as a kind neighbor. He hosts his annual Pints for Pits to support local animal shelters, he runs the Wallingford Wishing Well Game Dinner. He gives selflessly and cares for this community.

One thing to know: Anthony cares deeply about this community for no other reason, then it's the right thing to do.

Submitter name: Kate Borho

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