Makes Masks Six Days A Week: Hackettstown Hero

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — 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 Joseph Spitz who nominated wife Sharon Spitz.

• Name: Sharon Spitz
• State: NJ
• Hometown: Hackettstown
• Hero's job: Other
• If other: Retired
• Relationship to nominee: My wife
• Reason for recognition: Sharon has been making face coverings (Masks) for the community for free for those who need them. In Mach and April she made for Hackettstown Medical Center then for anyone who had a need. Some of the people leave a donation which she donates to a charity.
• One thing to know: She works about four hours a day six days a week to make the masks for adults and children. Any donations that people give she gives to a local food bank..

Thanks for reading! Do you know about those making a difference? Let us know by filling out the form below, and we'll be happy to share their impact with the rest of the community.

Contributions big and small are important and valued.

Thank you for nominating someone who makes your neighborhood a better place.