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Island Harvest President and CEO Randi Shubin Dresner, far left, and staff and volunteers have been aiding hurricane victims across Long Island.

Asked what makes Island Harvest so successful, its president and CEO, Randi Shubin Dresner, answered with a single word: “Passion.” more

By David Weingrad | 12/22/12

Shaw Avenue School students grabbed lunch on Taco Day.

Are children getting their fill?

School lunches got a bit healthier this year as part of new federal regulations to improve child nutrition and curb the growing problem of obesity. But the changes have not been received positively — especially not by children and parents who say that portion sizes are too small and that too much unwanted food is going to waste. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/12/12

On an island of plenty, hunger abounds

When people in other parts of the country think of Long Island, they may imagine lavish Hamptons soirees attended by A-list Hollywood glitterati. They see Gold Coast palaces. But this American paradise has a desperate side that is too often hidden by the glare of its wealth. more

9/20/12

Healthier choices on school menus

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently implemented the final rule of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which will establish new guidelines and requirements for meals in schools across the nation. more

By Aaron Axelson | 7/25/12

Sydney Matuszak, playing Effie Trinket, called Primrose as the District 12 tribute.

Teens turn ‘The Hunger Games’ into a musical

A group of friends at W.T. Clarke Middle School read the New York Times Bestseller “The Hunger Games” and became fanatics fans, seeing the movie premiere at midnight and reenacting favorite … more

By Shannon Koehle | 7/2/12

A day of hope for Long Island’s needy

Convoy of Hope, an international hunger relief organization, will be coming to Long Island for the first time this weekend to help local needy families. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/6/12

Mepham High School’s Italian and French honor societies bagged lunches to donate to the Interfaith Nutrition Network in Hempstead last school year. Their work was recently recognized by Schools Fight Hunger, a national nonprofit organization.

Mepham honored for lending helping hand

The Mepham High School Italian and French honor societies have bagged many lunches to donate to those in need, according to adviser Betsy Siegelaub. So she wasn’t entirely surprised when Mepham was … more

By Deirdre Krasula, dkrasula@liherald.com | 10/13/11

A sad story I just can’t shake

A passerby found the body of a badly burned man in Lawrence at around 2 a.m. last Wednesday morning. According to the latest reports, the victim was a homeless man who had tried to stay warm through the freezing night by lighting a fire in a cooking can. more

by John C. O'Connell | 2/11/11

Volunteers at Holy Name of Mary sorted food on a recent Monday morning.

Valley Stream food pantries work to meet demand

Though donations may be down a bit, spirits are running high at several church outreach programs with volunteers lending a helping hand to give out large amounts of food this holiday season. more

Clarissa Hamlin | 12/1/10

Moderator Art Gianelli discussed ideas for helping combat hunger on Long Island offered by groups that attended.

Joining the fight against hunger on Long Island

In its continuing effort to fight hunger on Long Island, Island Harvest held a first-of-its-kind summit on Sept. 21, bringing together business leaders, educators and nonprofit organizations to … more

Alex Costello | 9/29/10

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