Food Rescue Helps Pandemic Hunger Crisis: Westborough Hero

WESTBOROUGH, MA — 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 Lisa Sigel who nominated her son Benjamin Sigel for his efforts to battle food insecurity during the pandemic.

Name: Benjamin Sigel
Hometown: Westborough
Hero's job: Business
Relationship to nominee: I’m his parent
Reason for recognition: Benjamin has formed Central MA Food Rescue, Inc. to help with the hunger crisis that has increased due to COVID-19. CMFS is providing fresh produce from farms to food banks. They’ve already delivered 27,000 pounds in just two months.
One thing to know: Benjamin cares!
Submitter name: Lisa Sigel