Keyword: Long Island Cares
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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
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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
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Calhoun High School freshman Joseph Darcourt recently hauled his cello to the New York Public Library in Manhattan to raise money for Long Island Cares and The Harry Chapin Food Bank.
Calhoun High School cellist gives back through the power of music
A Calhoun High School freshman has used his musical talents to raise money for Long Island Cares and The Harry Chapin Food Bank. Last month, Joseph Darcourt, of Merrick, received a letter from the … more
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Inwood resident Sasha Young, left, has been distributing food to Five Towns residents in need at the Community Center in Lawrence since March.
Coronavirus pandemic spurs volunteerism at Five Towns Community Center
While Inwood resident Sasha Young has been recognized for her volunteerism in the Five Towns at Gammy’s Pantry, she considers the efforts that she and others have made throughout the coronavirus pandemic a team effort. more
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People lined up outside the Five Towns Community Center on May 20 to pick up 20-pound boxes of food from Long Island Cares.
Five Towns Community Center serves as Long Island Cares donation site
During a lull in the Long Island Cares food distribution at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence on May 20, Inwood resident Sarah Hayes took a well-earned gulp of water and explained why she volunteers. more
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Long Island Cares is coming to downtown Glen Cove after receiving several requests for food.
Glen Cove receives TLC from Long Island Cares — a distribution center
A food distribution center is coming to downtown Glen Cove courtesy of Long Island Cares in response to the high volume of calls it received from the city's residents.   more
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’Tis the season for giving back
The holiday season brings with it numerous activities for children and families, large gatherings around the dinner table, parties and shopping for those great deals. But there are other ways to get in the holiday spirit . . . more
Help those who don't have enough food
Hunger is found everywhere, even here on Long Island. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity for households as those that are “uncertain of having, or unable to acquire enough food to meet the needs of all their members.” more
Paule Pachter, CEO, center, of the nonprofit Long Island Cares, cut the ribbon on the organization’s new food pantry on Sunrise Highway in Freeport on June 12. Joining him were Sandra Chapin, to his right, widow of LIC founder Harry Chapin, and a host of local leaders.
Long Island Cares opens bigger, better food pantry
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Influenced by an ‘amazing chance meeting’
Syd Mandelbaum traces many of the things he has accomplished in his life to his stateside service time in the U.S. Air Force Reserves from 1969-’75, and for the brief period when the Cedarhurst resident cared for a government official he became well acquainted with. more
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