Food Pantry Volunteer Works 'Tirelessly' To Help Local Residents

CRYSTAL LAKE AND CARY, ILLINOIS — Without community leaders, Cary and Crystal Lake wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions. This submission comes from Dr Michael Shery, a local reader who nominated Cheryl Lynn Gereau.

How do you know this community leader?

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What does this community leader do?

Asst Director, Volunteer Coordinator@ Cary-Grove Food Pantry

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

She often works overtime, shops tirelessly for needed food, serves as treasurer, networks with community fraternal organizations and serves on the Board of Directors.

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

She works and perseveres tirelessly on behalf of the hungry and needy in the Fox River Grove and Cary area.

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