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Howitt Middle School Cafe Staff Nominated As Farmingdale Heroes

"They have been serving breakfast & lunch every day since this coronavirus hit," the person nominating the staff says.

The cafeteria staff at Howitt Middle School in Farmingdale were nominated as heroes during the coronavirus outbreak.
The cafeteria staff at Howitt Middle School in Farmingdale were nominated as heroes during the coronavirus outbreak. (Google Maps)

FARMINGDALE, NY — 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 Ellen Hribok of Farmingdale, who nominated the cafeteria staff at Howitt Middle School.

Name of the nominee:

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The cafeteria staff at Howitt Middle School

Is the nominee considered an "essential worker"?

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Yes

What does the nominee do for work?

Serves food to the families in need.

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

"They have been serving breakfast & lunch every day since this coronavirus hit, making fresh, hot meals, take-out meals to hold them over through the weekends. Feeding the community Monday through Friday."

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

"They are working everyday to help feed their community's families."

Thank you for all that you do!


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