'Selfless' West Babylon Food Pantry Director Named Community Leader

WEST ISLIP, NY — Without community leaders, West Islip wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Julia Topsidakis, a West Islip reader who nominated Patty Vorillas.

How do you know the community leader?

Executive Director of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Food Pantry in West Babylon.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

She established the food pantry over two years ago. It started with eight clients and has escalated to feeding over 200 families and continues to grow.

She is very caring towards all clients, and to her co-workers. She never tires to help her church with all of their events.

Instead of saying “where’s Waldo?” We say, “where’s Patty?” Kitchen, office, food pantry, church, delivering food to clients in need, etc. Plus she also has an outside job!! She is a bundle of energy and very much admired.

We all love her very much!

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

Selfless; goes the extra mile

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