Anonymous Friend Nominates Middletown Mom For Organizing Toy Drive

MIDDLETOWN, 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. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

In this submission, Melissa DeVito of Middletown was nominated by an anonymous friend. You may recall DeVito because she and her husband organize a toy drive for needy kids every December. From 12 - 2 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 10, the DeVitos are asking Middletown residents to drop off toys at Fly Guys Barbershop at 341 Rt. 35 in Red Bank.

The Grinch will be there if kids want to meet him.

The DeVitos will send all gifts collected to The Community Affairs and Resource Center in Asbury Park and The Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County.

Her anonymous friend wanted to honor Melissa for doing that.

Local hero’s full name

Melissa DeVito

Local hero’s home state

New Jersey

Local hero’s Patch

Middletown

How do you know the local hero?

Friend

What does the local hero do?

Healthcare worker in outpatient oncology at Riverview Medical Center

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

She puts together food, clothing and toiletries for the less fortunate. Then divides and distributes the donations. She is in the process of starting a nonprofit to be more helpful to her community.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

She's the wife, mom and friend that does it all. The one you can rely on when you need her no matter the request.

Thank you for all you do, Melissa DeVito!

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Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them here.