Community Corner
Mount Vernon Local Heroes Distribute Food To People In Need
Joe and Lisa Emrico are being recognized for distributing groceries to people in need for years.
MOUNT VERNON, VA — 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 Todd Quartermaine who nominated Joe and Lisa Emrico of Mount Vernon.
Local hero’s full name
Joe and Lisa Emrico
Local hero’s home state
Virginia
Local hero’s Patch
Mount Vernon
How do you know the local hero?
Friend
What does the local hero do?
Gathers food from local Grocery stores and distributes it to the Needy. They brought 20,000 lbs of food to them in 8 months and have been doing this for years no matter the weather and paying all related expenses out of pocket.
Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?
They exemplify the Spirit of Giving and helping your Neighbors
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?
They are not just "regular folks" they are Heroes to the people they help feed.
Thank you for all you do, Joe and Lisa Emrico!
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