Glen Rock Hero Helps Maintain Food Supply Chain In NYC Metro Area

GLEN ROCK, NJ — 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 Anthony Serafino of New York City who has nominated his father, Emil Serafino.

Where the nominee lives:

Glen Rock

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker?”:

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:

Distribution of fruits and vegetables

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

He is a very hard working individual working long hours to ensure our fruit and vegetable supply chain is fully operational in the New York metropolitan area. Moreover, his company, Exp. Group LLC has been working with City Harvest and Red Hook Container Terminal to donate critical food items to those in need.

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

He is a very compassionate executive and leader in his field, a gentleman who leads by example and is a mentor to all of his employees. He has worked around the clock to ensure our critical supply chain of fruit and vegetables does not dry up. Keeping our retailers and wholesalers supplied during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a goal of his to safeguard supply. His company, Exp. Group LLC should be recognized as an essential company given its importance to the supply chain. Lastly, during these uncertain times his leadership should be noticed and applauded.

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