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Originally published on columbusfoundation.org.The “Food Soldier” represents neighbors helping neighbors during pandemicThe Columbus Foundation today announced Roshelle Pate, also known as the “Food Soldier,” as the 2021 recipient of The Spirit of Columbus Award.
Pate was selected as the honoree in recognition of the work she and thousands of volunteers do to feed food insecure neighbors, especially during the hardest days of the pandemic.
Since 2015, Pate has organized and led free food giveaway events around the Columbus area, and she has inspired others to join her in the cause, both in person and online. Through The Food Soldier Facebook group, which has 15,000 central Ohio members, neighbors connect one another with food, as well as other resources, such as employment opportunities and mental health assistance.The "Food Soldier" Roshelle Pate“The work Roshelle and the Food Soldier network does is truly the essence of community. It’s about neighbors helping neighbors. It’s the work that exhibits humanity and builds the unity in community. We are grateful to Roshelle and all those who have shown determination and bravery in helping others through these particularly challenging times.”“The work Roshelle and the Food Soldier network does is truly the essence of community. It’s about neighbors helping neighbors. It’s the work that exhibits humanity and builds the unity in community. We are grateful to Roshelle and all those who have shown determination and bravery in helping others through these particularly challenging times.”DOUGLAS F. KRIDLER, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATIONIn accepting the award, Pate, an Air Force veteran, said, “As a military veteran myself, I was taught that we leave no man behind. We leave no man on the field alone. So, a food soldier is someone who does just that. They do not leave their neighbor behind. And they not only help, but they show others how to help, they teach others to teach others. For me, what this really represents is the spirit of community.”https://youtu.be/qixcL2rqPI4As this year’s honoree, Pate received a “Jerrie,” a bronze miniature of the Jerrie Mock sculpture at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, created by local artist Renate Fackler.
Dr. Amy Acton, who received the award last year on behalf of healthcare workers responding to the pandemic, presented the miniature to Pate. “You saw something that you couldn’t unsee, and you didn’t look the other way,” Acton said to Pate. “People saw what you were doing [to help], and they came with you. These small moments, these intentional acts of kindness, these are the ways we help each other. This is how we get through dark times.”
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- November 6, 2013 8:09 pm at 8:09 pm #554015
Geno99ParticipantI hope I’m not pointing out the obvious, but I assume you’ve been to North Market and tried some of the vendors there?
November 6, 2013 8:24 pm at 8:24 pm #554016
budser1228ParticipantBBR, Rodizio Grill, Ted’s Montana Grill near the Arena. Melt will be open soon.
November 6, 2013 8:39 pm at 8:39 pm #554017
geoyuiParticipantTwixlen said:
Dining Hall – has the bonus of being different all the time.Little Palace!
Mad I forgot about Dinin’ Hall. Unfortunately, I think they’re closing up for the winter.
November 6, 2013 11:01 pm at 11:01 pm #554018
SusanBParticipantLos Potosinos, although I don’t know if they will be open all winter.
November 6, 2013 11:06 pm at 11:06 pm #554019
hungrywoolfParticipantSounds like you’re already sorted for tomorrow but L’Appat Patisserie in Olde Towne East has their Pan-African menu every Thursday.
November 6, 2013 11:33 pm at 11:33 pm #554020
ehill27ParticipantBroad Street Bagel & Deli (it’s much more than bagels). And since you’re willing to go all the way to the Surly Girl… http://www.shortnorth.org/dining.
November 7, 2013 6:13 pm at 6:13 pm #554021
dermParticipantThe pick was El Arepazo. Wow. That place is dynamite. Needs more tables, they were as busy as one armed paperhangers too. Will be back.
Next month a new place off the many lists you all provided. Thanks!
November 7, 2013 6:18 pm at 6:18 pm #554022
MetroRealtorMemberLots, Eh? Seems like a new “Hot” Spot every week.
November 7, 2013 7:32 pm at 7:32 pm #554023November 7, 2013 10:39 pm at 10:39 pm #554024
celraeMemberGreat list, glad you like El Arepazo. Upper Cup coffee on Parsons and Oak in Old Town East has yummy affordable sandwiches. I get the Ful bean dip served with pitta for $5 or $6, I love the spice mixture they use for this.
December 4, 2013 1:34 am at 1:34 am #554025
dermParticipantNew choice tomorrow, might be Jury Room. Need some time to plot the Christmas list away from the kids.
December 4, 2013 3:00 am at 3:00 am #554026
Chris SunamiParticipantWhat’s your favorites out of the ones you’ve already tried?
December 4, 2013 12:27 pm at 12:27 pm #554027
dermParticipantTop Three would be Skillet, El Arepazo and HaePaul.
Best dish was the grilled cheese at Skillet.
December 4, 2013 10:52 pm at 10:52 pm #554028
dermParticipantJury Room did not crack the top three. Did not even crack the top three CFL restaurants. Nice space, tasty sandwich, still hungry after chips and nine dollar sandwich, felt like I went to Panera.
November 13, 2014 12:00 pm at 12:00 pm #1050267
dermParticipantBringing this back up as want to try a new spot next week to plan kid Christmas gifts. Since the last update I went to(new to me):
The new Arepazo which was great
Nida’s
Olde Town Tavern also great
Press Grille – 5.50 Pressburger was outstanding. Best cheap eat in the city.Any new suggestions? Any new places open since last December not on any lists? Thinking maybe 4th street way.
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