Originally published in the June 14, 2021 issue.
Mazel Tov to Pam Blais on her selection as a finalist in the Hometown Hero category of the National Museum of American Jewish History’s Only in America Gallery/Hall of Fame for her work in feeding and caring for frontline healthcare teams during COVID, with The Pantry Box Project, which she started. If Blais receives the most votes, she will be recognized as the first ever OIA Hometown Hero and participate in the annual induction ceremony. Blais will also receive half of all donations made to the Museum throughout the voting process to honor her work in the community. It is possible to vote once every 12 hours until June 21 at http://on.nmajh.org/3gfXaUJ.