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'Amazing And Selfless Person:' Asbury Park Teacher Hero
When school shut down, Shannon King of Asbury Park was informed that many of her students didn't have a lot of food.
ASBURY PARK – 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 Cari Vainella who nominated Shannon King of Asbury Park:
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- Name: Shannon King
- Home town: Asbury Park
- Hero's job: Education
- Reason for recognition: When school shut down, she was informed that many of her students didn't have a lot of food. So she started her own food pantry in her house and partnered with some local restaurants and delivered hot meals to families in need
- One thing to know: How much of an amazing and selfless person she is.
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