A CT native is a 2025 CNN Hero of the Year finalist. Here’s her big idea and why it’s taking off

Glastonbury native Hillary Cohen, who has been named a 2025 CNN Hero of the Year finalist, had a big idea around food insecurity and founded a nonprofit to help solve the food crisis. The 40-year-old ...

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Watch this year’s Top 5 CNN Heroes share their excitement. Vote now at CNN.com/Heroes to help decide who will be named the CNN Hero of the Year and receive $100,000 to continue their inspiring work.