‘He started a food pantry due to a need he saw’: Rivertowns Hero

RIVERTOWNS, NY — 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 Joanne Ottaviano who nominated Nathan Mitchell of the Rivertowns.

Name: Nathan Mitchell

State: NY

Home town: Rivertowns

Hero's job: Fire/emergency response

Relationship to nominee: Through Piermont Civic Association , Piermont Water Alliance, Piermont Fire Department and the Piermont Food Pantry which he started for Piermont and all surrounding villages.

Reason for recognition: Nate came up with the food pantry idea after residents lost food and had house/apartment damages from the Isaias storm which hit Aug. 4. In addition to villagers already struggling with loss of income from COVID-19. Our free food is now for anyone.

One thing to know: Nate is extremely humble. He’s already volunteering with three groups, and yet he started a food pantry due to a need he saw. He’s dedicated so much free time to this project. Yet, he expects no thanks and keeps on giving.

Thank you for all you do, Nathan Mitchell!

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