Chelsea Celebrates Woman Who Fed Thousands During COVID-19 Crisis

CHELSEA (CBS) -- The City of Chelsea celebrated the birthday of a woman who fed thousands during the coronavirus crisis Friday.

Gladys Vega is the head of Chelsea Collaborative. Over the last three months, she has distributed 11,000 meals a week to residents.

Chelsea has the highest per capita rate of coronavirus in the state. The City held a surprise parade for her birthday.

"I think it was a beautiful surprise," Vega said.

"She's very loved here, and so we want to show love back," said Melinda Vega Maldonado, a Chelsea city councilor and Vega's daughter.

True to her work ethic, Vega went back to work as soon as the celebration was over.

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