'A Dedicated, Unselfish, Wonderful Group' | Portsmouth Hero

PORTSMOUTH, RI — 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 Jen Dring, who nominated the volunteers who run the St. Barnabas emergency food pantry, now St. John's lodge #1 in Portsmouth.

"They are a dedicated, caring, friendly and helpful group of volunteers," Dring wrote. "They are willing to help out others in our community, working tirelessly to maintain the food pantry for our locals in need. The lodge continued the service from the church ... They are a dedicated, unselfish, wonderful group of people who shared their time and talents to keep this going for those in need at this terrible time."

Thank you for all you do, volunteers!

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across Rhode Island here.