WPCNR MAIN STREET JOURNAL. December 9, 2006: Allan Vernon, creator of Vernon's Jerk Sauce when he heard of the plight of the Westchester Autism Foundation, which because of a delay in funding was in need of a cash infusion this month, Mr. Vernon stepped up in the spirit of the holiday season Friday, donating $1,000 to the Westchester Autism Foundation. Accepting the check was  Octavio Gomez, Vice President of the Foundation.

Councilman Glen Hockley, second from left, who helped deliver the "help in need,"  said he has stunned  by the number of residents of White Plains, whom he has learned have autistic children. When he heard that Arnold Streisfeld, second from right, a real estate attorney working with Allan Vernon of Vernon's Jerk Sauce, Inc.  (far left),who is looking at opening a Jamaican restaurant in White Plains, Mr. Hockley advised Mr. Streisfeld of the Autism Foundation immediate financial aid. Mr. Vernon was very happy to come through in the holiday spirit. Mr. Gomez, center accepts the check (center), Anthony Russo, looks on. The ceremony took place at the Knights of Columbus clubhouse in White Plains. Photo, WPCNR Photorazzi.