Te’Lario Watkins II is a local mushroom farmer, author, speaker and Hunger Hero. One of his missions is to end hunger. He volunteers with Food Rescue US and delivers unsold food from restaurants to local food banks. Te’Lario also hosts Friendsgiving for No Kid Hungry to raise money and awareness for the organization. He has raised over $1100 for the organization. Te’Lario also loves to encourage kids to eat healthier and recently recorded a reading of his book for the Columbus City School Farm to School Initiative with other leaders in the community.
Te’Lario is a shining example of what it means to be a Rising Star. We welcome hime to the Class of 2020, and he will receive a $1,000 grant from Sunny 95 and Penn Station along with a $529 OTTA 529 Savings Plan.