'Puts Herself At Risk To Help Elders': Scotch Plains Hero

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — 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 Robert Hood, who is nominating Lucy Pritzker of Scotch Plains.

Name: Lucy Pritzker

Home town: Scotch Plains

Hero's job: Volunteers to do food and other shopping for those of us who are at high risk during the COVID-19 virus height of pandemics

Reason for recognition: She put herself at risk for contracting the virus to keep older high-risk persons from being put at higher risk for the pandemic.

One thing to know: Has a wonderful personality, and really cared about the elders of the area.

Thank you for all you do, Lucy!

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