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Lynbrook resident Kaden Rogers collected and donated cleaning supplies and household items to the Hatzilu Rescue organization as part of his mitzvah project.

Lynbrook 12-year-old donates to Baldwin kosher pantry

When 12-year-old Kaden Rogers saw that the Covid-19 pandemic left some local families hungry and in need of household supplies, he collected donations to benefit them as part of his mitzvah project, … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/28/21

Phil Paoli, Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus St. Agnes Council No. 2548; Julie Longwood, outreach director for The Experience Vineyard Church; and Joe Daleo, Deputy Grand Knight of the St. Agnes Knights of Columbus.

St. Agnes Knights of Columbus expands outreach

Even in normal times, the Knights of Columbus St. Agnes Council No. 2548 strives to support the community through numerous programs and fundraisers to help contribute financially to local organizations like the Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN), youth basketball, St. Vincent DePaul’s, Camp Anchor, and many more. But these are not normal times. When members of the men’s Catholic fraternity saw long lines leading up to The Experience Vineyard Church on Merrick Road, they saw another challenge to take on: local families struggling to put food on the table. more

By Thomas Carrozza | 1/20/21

Volunteers set up the food pantry at The Experience Pantry in Rockville Centre.

Pantries step up food drives in Rockville Centre

While Americans across the country are wondering how to safely celebrate the upcoming holidays without inadvertently contracting or spreading the coronavirus, many families in Rockville Centre have a more pressing worry: Will there be enough to eat? The demand for food continues to increase as the pandemic drags on, and volunteers at local food pantries are concerned that these families might be forgotten. more

By Jill Nossa | 11/20/20

NOSH received a bundle of fall vegetables.

Neighbors ensure a Thanksgiving feast for all

With Thanksgiving Day approaching, North Shore residents who are part of a non-profit or religious organizations are working to ensure that no neighbor will go without a Thanksgiving Day meal. more

By Jennifer Corr | 11/12/20

Valerie Geasor, left, set out nonperishable food items like soups and pasta in the community room at Halandia Shores on June 27 for a “pop-up pantry” set up by First Church Baldwin United Methodist Church.

First Church organizes pop-up pantry in Baldwin

First Church Baldwin United Methodist recently launched a mission to help feed those in need at a local housing development in Baldwin. Church member Valerie Geasor and other volunteers collected … more

By Bridget Downes | 7/16/20

With pandemic abating, town’s on the road to recovery

It is an understatement to say that the coronavirus pandemic has had profoundly negative impacts on the health and well-being of Americans, as well as the job market, personal finances and the economy. more

By Donald Clavin | 7/10/20

Baldwin Chamber of Commerce President Erik Mahler, left, alongside Pat’s Dance Studio owner Melanie Vaughan, Parochial Vicar Celestine Nwosu and St. Chris Outreach Director Julia Santiago.

Baldwin Chamber donates to St. Christopher's pantry

The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce recently donated $600 in gift cards to the St. Christopher’s Parish food pantry. The Chamber sold 80 “Baldwin Strong” lawn signs — seen … more

7/1/20

Cyclones Varsity Lacrosse players Tj Sheehan, back left, Matt Lozito, Brady West, Thomas Kelly, John Jude Considine and Matt Melkonian are collecting food donations to give to the Experience Vineyard Church pantry in Rockville Centre.

South Side H.S. Cyclones hold ‘Pasta Party to Fill the Pantry’ food drive

South Side High School’s student athletes are teaming up for a cause with their “Pasta Party to Fill the Pantry” initiative. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 5/26/20

Nassau County officials, Glen Cove city officials and community leaders gathered at Glen Cove High School to distribute food and offer words of encouragement.

Food distributed to more than 800 families in Glen Cove

Nassau County and Island Harvest initiated a pop-up food distribution at Glen Cove High School on Thursday, May 14. The event was the sixth major food distribution organized with the help of Nassau County Office of Emergency Management. Earlier in the month, food was distributed in Hempstead, Uniondale, Freeport, East Meadow and Hicksville. more

5/20/20

Alfonso Martinez, left, Our Holy Redeemer Church’s human services director, and pantry volunteeers accepted gift cards from Jenny Jorge, right, Gala Foods' vice president of operations.

Gala Foods Supermarket donates $2,500 to Freeport pantry

Gala Foods Supermarket in Freeport today donated $2,500 worth of gift cards to Our Holy Redeemer church food pantry in Freeport to support local residents in need during the Covid-19 pandemic. … more

By Bridget Downes | 5/14/20

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