Woman Makes Masks With Filters For Free: Parsippany Hero

PARSIPPANY, NJ — 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

Where the nominee lives:
Parsippany

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Parsippany

Name of the nominee:
Pat Polyniak

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Noelle Rhodes

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
No

What does the nominee do for work?:
Retired

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Pat Polyniak made free masks for anyone in the Rainbow Lakes neighborhood. She took no money for them. She has also made masks for the staff at Starbucks on 46 (Parsippany) where her son worked.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She didn't take a dime for these masks - the masks were even made with filters. She just wanted to help her neighbors stay healthy and safe. She would deliver the masks to the mailboxes. I don't know the total number of masks made but it was definitely over 50 made.

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