Oak Brook Patch Hero Averages '80 Hours' Of Work Per Week

OAK BROOK, IL — 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.

A Hinsdale resident nominated Jody Buckle, from Oak Brook Terrace, as an Oak Brook Patch hero. Here's why Jody was nominated:

Where the nominee lives:
Oak Brook Terrace

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Hinsdale

Name of the nominee:
Jody Buckle

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Robin Fitzgerald

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Online grocery shopper

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
After being furloughed from her job, she took a job working as a shopper for online groceries. Actually, she works at 2 different grocery stores, starting at 4 am and averages 80 hours a week!!!
Her hands are totally destroyed from all the handwashing. (You can’t imagine how bad they are!) No amount of lotion helps!

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Hardest worker ever!

Thank you for all you do, Jody!

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