Newington veteran featured on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ raises over $1,700 for local food pantry

ROCKY HILL, Conn (WTNH) — A Newington veteran who appeared in an episode of "Wheel of Fortune," and the Rocky Hill Police Department raised around $1,700 for a local food pantry for Thanksgiving.

Will Jordan, who is a retired police sergeant and school resource officer, started a raffle at a viewing party for the episode he was featured in.

The money raised was donated to the Rocky Hill Human, Youth, and Senior Services .

The organization shared a statement on Facebook thanking Jordan and Rocky Hill police for the money donations.

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"It was an honor to support the Rocky Hill Food Pantry. We are hoping our donation can treat a round of sausage to someone this holiday season!

Thank you, Officer Jordan, for being such a great sport and for turning this opportunity into a meaningful way to help our community. Your dedication and positive spirit truly make a difference," the Rocky Hill Police Department's Facebook post read.

Jordan credited his son, Shawn Jordan, as the one who convinced him to apply to be on the show.