She Gave 'Selflessly Of Her Time & Talents': Smithtown Local Hero

SMITHTOWN, NY — 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 Christine Fitzgerald, who nominated Nancy Vallarella, of Smithtown.

Name:
Nancy Vallarella

State:
NY

Hometown:
Smithtown

Hero's job:
Volunteer

If other, job:
Spearheads Smithtown Children's Foundation Grand Tasting event & Farm To Trunk events

Relationship to nominee:
Member of Smithtown Children's Foundation Advisory Board

Reason for recognition:
Nancy had the brilliant idea during COVID to create a farm-to-trunk weekly produce box purchase to benefit the Smithtown Children's Foundation as well as helping local farmers & providing healthy food to the community as local farmers markets were canceled.

One thing to know:
Nancy gives selflessly of her time & talents as a fundraiser, writer & foodie!

Thank you for all you do, Nancy!

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