Karen Jordan feeds neighbours, reunites lost pets, pays for stray cats' care — and finally gets her award

In Runcorn, England, Karen Jordan is the neighbour who quietly does everything: she co-founded the Halton Food Hub, which has provided thousands of meals; she shares food in her neighbourhood so nothing is wasted and nobody goes without; and she cares for stray and abandoned animals — reuniting lost pets with their families and paying from her own pocket to have stray cats neutered, easing pressure on overcrowded shelters. This week, at the Halton and St Helens Volunteer Awards, she received the Biggest Heart Award, with judges praising how she gives her time, energy and own money without ever seeking recognition.

SDG 2 · Zero hunger — Mechanism: community action