by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 2, 2024
Two Longmeadow residents were honored by the New England Patriots Foundation for their volunteer work — one around food insecurity and the other in animal health. The 2024 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award winners included 26 people from around the region, 25 of whom each received a $10,000 donation to their nonprofit. This year’s grand prize, Ricky Inc., received $25,000.
Steve Lepow is another Longmeadow resident who was honored, in his case, for the work he has done with Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts. Lepow is a leader in the van operations task force, where he recruits and trains drivers and delivers nutrient-dense food to those in need.