Whole Foods Worker 'Has Not Missed A Day': Patch Hero

MEDFORD, MA — 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 Vera Carroll, who nominated her husband, Joseph, a worker at Whole Foods in Arlington. He has "not missed a day of work" during the pandemic and has been picking up extra shifts for other employees that have been ill or afraid to work, Carroll said.

Where the nominee lives:

Medford

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:

Medford, MA

Name of the nominee:

Joseph Carroll

Name of the person who nominated the hero:

Vera Carroll

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?

Cashier at Whole Foods in Arlington, MA

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

Joe is a Senior Citizen, with health issues, and he is more at risk than those younger due to COVID-19. However, Joe has not missed one day of work at Whole Foods during COVID-19, even picking up additional shifts for other employees that have been ill or afraid to work.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?

Joe is very proud of his work. He takes the COVID-19 precautions in place at Whole Foods very seriously so that he can continue to provide his customers with the best service possible, while protecting their safety.