Honorees

Claudia Wheeler

East Brunswick
2023 Honoree

Focus Area:

Food Security

Organizational Affiliation:

About

Claudia is a US Navy veteran and elementary school teacher who launched the SALT Foundation to provide food and supplies to people in need. This volunteer effort rescues four tons of food weekly and distributes it to food pantries, shelters, organizations, and churches.

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