PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) – A Floyd County woman has been recognized as a hometown hero for her efforts to feed those less fortunate in the Middle Creek area. 

Tammy Amburgey, chair of the Middle Creek Community Development and Food Pantry, has selected through a voting process as a Hometown Hero presented by Save A Lot of Prestonsburg. 

Amburgey was given a $500 gift card to be used at Save A Lot, which she says she’ll use to help the Middle Creek Food Pantry.