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The Long Island Council of Churches food pantry provides both perishable and non-perishable food items to local families. However, the pantry may have to switch to perishable only if it can’t find a new location to hold its refrigerators and freezers.

Food pantry in Freeport seeks a new location

For months, the Long Island Council of Churches in Freeport has been desperately searching for a new space to operate its food pantry, which provides for needy families in the community. The … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/29/24

Marilyn Rodahan, left, regularly brings donations from her church to the LICC pantry, where they are received by Managing Director Yolanda Murphy.

‘Our shelves keep going bare’

People praise the work of food pantries and the role they play in the community. However, it’s critical to recognize that when they’re in trouble, everyone is in trouble. more

By Reine Bethany | 5/26/22

For volunteers, to give is to get

Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more

4/16/15

Heroin, turning teens into Gollums

I don’t presume to fully understand heroin addiction. I can’t imagine the demons that lurked in the mind of acclaimed actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. I’ve never used heroin, and I never will. more

4/24/14

You can help save a life

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The month may be nearly over, but suicide prevention is a topic that needs to be discussed year-round. more

9/26/13

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