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Milwaukee s Food Fairy delivers food to those in need SAM WOODS of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service May 7, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail MILWAUKEE (AP) When Laura Manriquez was 9 years old, her dad asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. Her answer? A teacher, a nurse or a nun. “In some way I’ve done a little bit of all of that,” Manriquez said, laughing. She’s been a nurse for almost 25 years. She’s helped persuade politicians to offer treatment alternatives instead of incarceration for people suffering from substance abuse. She’s ran unsuccessfully for state Assembly five times. She’s survived COVID-19. And she continues to keep her neighbors and Texans fed during the pandemic. ....
MILWAUKEE (AP) â When Laura Manriquez was 9 years old, her dad asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. Her answer? A teacher, a nurse or a nun. âIn some way Iâve done a little bit of all of that,â Manriquez said, laughing. Sheâs been a nurse for almost 25 years. Sheâs helped persuade politicians to offer treatment alternatives instead of incarceration for people suffering from substance abuse. Sheâs ran unsuccessfully for state Assembly five times. Sheâs survived COVID-19. And she continues to keep her neighbors â and Texans â fed during the pandemic. For these efforts, many know her as âMilwaukeeâs Food Fairy,â âThe Urban Angel of Mercyâ or simply âthe helpful neighbor that surprises me.â But Manriquez, 55, said she does not do all of this for personal recognition, but rather because someone needs to do it. ....
Laura Manriquez volunteers at food banks, delivers food to needy people. //end headline wrapper ?> Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Laura Manriquez, known to her neighbors as “Milwaukee’s Food Fairy,” frequently delivers food from food pantries and stores to those with transportation issues. Here, she fist bumps DelMonte, her Lincoln Village neighbor and mentee. Photo by Sue Vliet/NNS. When Laura Manriquez was 9 years old, her dad asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. Her answer? A teacher, a nurse or a nun. “In some way I’ve done a little bit of all of that,” Manriquez said, laughing. ....