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Ben Jackson receiving food donations for Operation Hunger Smash, which feeds veterans.

Veteran food drive, Operation Hunger Smash, was a 'smash' hit. How much food was collected? Why was there a drive?

A truck full of non-perishable goods was collected for veterans a few weeks ago with more expected to be donated this Saturday. more

4/30/23

Robert Hallam, center, is organizing the 12th annual People’s Food Drive with the Long Island Council of Churches Food Pantry, to help needy South Shore families fight food insecurity. With him were his wife, Mary, and their son, Robert Hallam Jr.

Organizing the ‘People’s Food Drive’

Robert Hallam, 61, of north Lynbrook, is organizing the 12th annual People’s Food Drive, in coordination with the Long Island Council of Churches Food Pantry in Freeport, to help families in … more

By Andre Silva | 3/2/23

Members of Baldwin Daisy Girl Scout Troop 2088 helped collect food and monetary donations for the needy who visit St. Christopher’s Food Pantry last week.

Young scouts collect food for the hungry

Baldwin Daisy Girl Scout Troop 2088 collected food and monetary donations for the needy who depend on St. Christopher’s Food Pantry last week. more

By Andre Silva | 11/23/22

Molly Miskiewicz, of West Hempstead, launched Drive Out Hunger in June.

Spreading ‘a little extra love’

With the hope of spreading some Valentine’s Day love, Molly Miskiewicz, of West Hempstead, will host a food drive called “Long Island-tines Day” on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. The … more

By Nakeem Grant | 2/11/21

The Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen in Hempstead will hold a contactless Thanksgiving food drive this Saturday.

Mary Brennan INN to hold Thanksgiving food drive Nov. 14

The Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network soup kitchen in Hempstead will hold a no-contact Thanksgiving food drive this Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. The INN is at 100 Madison Ave. … more

11/12/20

Local scouts and community members sporting Halloween costumes attended the Baldwin BSA Troop 824 and St. Christopher’s Church’s 6th annual Trunk or Treat fundraiser, benefiting the church pantry, on Oct. 25.

Halloween Trunk or Treat returns to Baldwin

Dozens of children and their family members made their way to the Baldwin BSA Troop 824 and St. Christopher’s Church’s 6th annual Halloween Trunk or Treat on Oct. 25. Held at St. … more

By Bridget Downes | 10/30/20

The United States Postal Service delivered more than 100,000 brown paper bags across Long Island this week to accommodate donations to the collection, which benefits Island Harvest Food Bank.

Stamp out hunger on Saturday

Community members are invited to stamp out hunger this Saturday by participating in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. The collection benefits Island Harvest Food Bank — a … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/12/16

The Black & Red Motorcycle Club, with headquarters in Baldwin, organized its second annual Canned Food and Coat Drive this fall. On Nov. 23, the bikers donated the collected food, coats and household items to the Salvation Army and LI Cares.

Bikers lend a helping hand

While we are in the midst of the holiday season, when many of us are out there shopping for the perfect gift, decorating our homes and attending Christmas parties, the men of Black & Red Motorcycle Club in Baldwin are doing their part to give back to those who may not be able to give to their own. more

11/26/14

Key Club members from Baldwin High School held their annual Supermarket Sweep and basket assembly last weekend.

Thanksgiving help for local families

On Thursday, many Baldwin residents are set to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family, all the while enjoying a delicious meal that took hours to prepare. But, much like in every community, … more

11/26/14

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

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