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This Thanksgiving is shaping up to be one of the most difficult in a long time for many Long Island families who were adversely affected by the economic calamity brought on by the pandemic. more

By Randi Shubin Dresner | 11/18/21

PSEGLI volunteer Kyra Bella helped sort food in bins as people donated.

‘Power to Feed Long Island’

In an effort to help people facing food insecurity, PSEG Long Island partnered with Island Harvest to host a food drive at Stew Leonard’s on July 23. “Power to Feed Long Island” … more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/29/21

Hempstead is gearing up for an eventful summer

A year ago, communities were slowly reopening as the state began to lift restrictions imposed during the height of the devastating Covid-19 surge. From the start of the crisis, the Town of Hempstead remained keenly focused on . . . more

By Don Clavin | 6/3/21

Lifelong East Meadow resident Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO of Island Harvest Food Bank, kicked off a food distribution sponsored by Nourish New York, a statewide initiative that brought surplus state-produced dairy, meat and produce to food insecure people across Long Island and upstate.

Island Harvest to increase services

Island Harvest Food Bank, the largest hunger-relief organization on Long Island, purchased an industrial property in Melville in March for $8.1 million. The 43,560-square-foot building, on three acres of property, is twice the size of its former headquarters in Hauppauge. more

By Laura Lane | 4/8/21

Randi Shubin Dresner, president & CEO, Island Harvest Food Bank, kicked off a food distribution last year sponsored by Nourish New York, a statewide initiative that brought surplus New York state produced dairy, meat and produce to food insecure people across Long Island and the state.

Island Harvest’s new building bigger, closer

Island Harvest Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization on Long island, purchased an industrial property in Melville in March for $8.1 million. The building, which is 43,560 square feet on … more

By Laura Lane | 4/2/21

Island Harvest President and CEO Randi Shubin Dresner spoke about food insecurity with town officials at a food distribution event last Friday.

Island Harvest to distribute food to those in need

Hempstead Town officials handed out hundreds of boxes of food to Elmont residents in need last Friday, and announced a new program with Island Harvest to ensure that nobody within the town goes … more

By Melissa Koenig | 12/15/20

We can’t overlook the hardships of our L.I. neighbors

When I first came to the Herald in January to cover Long Beach, I took in what most others see — the fine beaches, the beautiful boardwalk, the tony restaurants on Park Avenue and the cool, funky bars on the West End. But the coronavirus peeled back the layers fast . . . more

By James Bernstein | 12/10/20

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

Hundreds volunteer to hand out food to Elmont residents in need

David Schoenwadt’s back hurt after he spent last Friday morning handing out food to hundreds, if not thousands, of Elmont residents in need. But still, he said, “I feel so … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/21/20

The Ark of Salvation food pantry in Oceanside is feeding an average of 12 local families per day during the coronavirus pandemic, said Rev. Carlos D. Acosta.

Oceanside food pantry remains open, feeding more than before

The Island Harvest food pantry at Ark of Salvation Worship Center in Oceanside is continuing to operate and serving more people than usual, said Rev. Carlos D. Acosta, the church’s pastor. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/14/20

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