Local Hero: 'Selfless' Volunteer Drops Off Food To Local Residents

HUNTLEY, IL — 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. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Mary Holzkopf who nominated Harriet Ford of Huntley.

Local hero’s full name

Harriet Ford

Local hero’s home state

Illinois

Local hero’s Patch

Huntley

How do you know the local hero?

She is a volunteer at our local food pantry

What does the local hero do?

She volunteers at our local food pantry

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Harriet is one of the kindest and most selfless people you will ever meet. She spends dozens of hours a week volunteering at our local food pantry (The Grafton Food Pantry) and she is passionate about no one going hungry. She will pick up food from anywhere and drop it off to anyone who is hungry. She also takes the time to help any and everyone she can who has any need.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

How selfless she is

Thank you for all you do, Harriet Ford!

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Know someone making a difference in town? You can nominate them here.