Local Hero: Selfless Farmer Gives Fresh Veggies To Soup Kitchens

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

This submission comes from Tina Summerlin who nominated Ann Pellegrino of Three Village.

Summerlin knows Pellegrino from the Community Shared Agriculture vegetable program at the Bethel Hobbs Community Farm in Centereach. She describes Pellegrino as a selfless person who gives back to the community by donating fresh vegetables to local soup kitchens.

Local hero’s full name:

Ann Pellegrino

Local hero’s home state:

New York

Local hero’s Patch:

Three Village

How do you know the local hero?:

I was a member of the Community Shared Agriculture vegetable program at her farm.

What does the local hero do?:

She tirelessly runs the Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, with very little help, and delivers fresh vegetables to soup kitchens.

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

She is selfless, and created this beautiful and bountiful farm from scratch to help others in need.

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

She is the hardest working person I know, helping to feed fresh vegetables to people in need.

Thank you for all you do, Ann Pellegrino!

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