Feeding The Community: Wappingers Falls Hero

WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY — 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.

This submission comes from Sabrina Howard of Mount Vernon, who nominated Lendell Simmons.

Name of the nominee:

Lendell Simmons

Is the nominee considered an "essential worker"?

No

What does the nominee do for work?

He has been serving meals in the community from his Scratch Lounge in Wappingers Falls, NY since the beginning of this Pandemic. He has personally prepared the meals since his establishment is closed. The meals have increased daily. But he has continued to help his community since he became owner of Scratch Lounge in Wappingers Falls, NY.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

I have known this young man since he was a young boy of 8 or 9 and I believe as a young man who has taken on the task of helping his community by personally preparing meals daily and distributing to people in need. I feel he is an exceptional person and business owner in Wappingers Falls, NY.

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

This young man has overcome some adversity in his life and has become a very responsible person, father, business owner and still has the initiative to help others in his community. I believe this is very commendable.

Thank you for all that you do, Lendell!

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