Big Heart Brigade readies for Thanksgiving

Staff photo by Mary Kemper Joe Celli, who is spearheading the Big Heart Campaign, is seen here at his home in Jensen Beach.”

Staff photo by Mary Kemper
Joe Celli, who is spearheading the Big Heart Campaign, is seen here at his home in Jensen Beach.”

Patrick McCallister
For Veteran Voice
Joseph Celli helped the Allied forces win World War II. He went on to lead a battle against holiday hunger by helping to found Big Heart Brigade of the Treasure Coast. The organization feeds serves more than 35,000 meals annually.
Celli said volunteers are often moved to return numerous years after seeing the destitution and gratitude of others.
“These guys that deliver to homes are not allowed to have tears until they get back,” Celli said. “These guys were crying, crying like babies.”
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