Get on board the Long Island commuter food drive

Long Island Rail Road commuters from Rockville Centre are invited to participate this September in a major food drive to help our many neighbors struggling through this deep recession. September is Hunger Action Month and Island Harvest is teaming up with the Long Island Rail Road and Long Island Cares in an effort to work together to end hunger. They’re asking residents to bring non-perishable food, personal care items, and/or school supplies to the Rockville Centre LIRR station each Wednesday in September. A food bins will be conveniently located and staffed by friendly volunteers.

At the end of the morning rush, Island Harvest and Long Island Cares will deliver what they’ve collected to local food pantries and other feeding programs where those who need food can get it. 

Other participating stations include Amityville, Babylon, Baldwin, Bellmore, Freeport, Hempstead, Hicksville, Huntington, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Manhasset, Massapequa, Merrick, Mineola, Patchogue, Port Jefferson, Port Washington, Ronkonkoma, Syosset, Valley Stream, Wantagh and Westbury.