Keyword: hunger
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Hunger is all around us, yet it doesn't have to be
The recent vote by Congress to cut $40 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — the food stamp program known as SNAP — over the next 10 years is alarming. more
Island Harvest President and CEO Randi Shubin Dresner, far left, and staff and volunteers have been aiding hurricane victims across Long Island.
Relieving hunger across Long Island
Asked what makes Island Harvest so successful, its president and CEO, Randi Shubin Dresner, answered with a single word: “Passion.” more
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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
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
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John C. O'Connell
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
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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
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My Christmas wish list
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth ...” Well, I suppose that wouldn’t be on my Christmas wish, but I know my young son would appreciate some more teeth. more
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