‘Gone Out Of His Way For Our Community: Jefferson Hero

JEFFERSON, 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 Cheryl L. Tuttle who nominated Junior Patep.

• Name: Junior Patep
• State: NJ
• Hometown: Jefferson
• Hero's job: local deli owner
• Relationship to nominee: customer
• Reason for recognition: Junior has gone out of his way for our community by making sure his store carried all our essential needs as well as delivering foods to our hospitals for all our health care workers
• One thing to know: He is here for our community no matter what. He will help anyone who needs it and continues run his business for his community and our needs.

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.