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Easy summer living? Not for some children.
Summer leaves some school-aged kids scrambling to find a healthy meal, since they can’t depend on the federally subsidized breakfast and lunch programs at their school. more
Boy Scout Troop 362 from East Meadow came out to help the Freedom Food Drive, a collaboration between Senator Steve Rhoads and Island Harvest.
Collaboration food drive between Island Harvest and State Senator Steve Rhoads feeds those in need during Fourth of July
Roughly 221,000 people on Long Island suffer from food insecurity, according to Feeding America, a charity that works to end hunger in the U.S. Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Senator Steve … more
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The Women’s Empowerment BERG program at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital donated close to 500 menstrual products for women at the Memorial Presbyterian Church food pantry in Roosevelt.
Women at this area food pantry lack access to period products. Long Island Jewish Valley Stream staffers are changing that.
It’s a dilemma faced by countless women when they are menstruating. They need access to sanitary pads and tampons to get through their periods, but due to persistent obstacles like the … more
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It’s time for our energy to go public
Most Long Islanders are rightly confused about who is responsible for our ever-rising electricity bills. We get our electric bills from PSEG, yet there's also the Long Island Power Authority, as well as National Grid. Who does what? more
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Catherine Hockley, in charge of admissions and administration, welcomed guests to Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s Homecoming.
Fun at LWA Homecoming
Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s Homecoming had something for everyone from face painting, an inflatable slide and rock climbing for the younger set to crafts, vendors and raffles for the more mature crowd, and food, beverages and especially ice cream for everyone. more
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The price of meat increased more than 8 percent between February 2021 and this February.
Five Towns shoppers see rising food prices
With grocery prices rising steadily and some items missing from supermarket shelves altogether, some shoppers say they wonder when they will be able to find a bargain again at their local stores. more
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Bill Glasgow, far left, Cathy Glasgow, Rev. Shawn Williams, Jonathan Wyatt, and Tracie Wyatt were integral to the food drive for Fellowship Cafe on Jan. 22. Together, they have distributed hundreds of hot meals for families in need at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
St. Paul’s Fellowship Café expands beyond Glen Cove
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Glen Cove held a one-time food drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 22. Donated boxed pastas, sauces, bags of rice, and canned beans were contributed for the … more
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Readers tell their Covid stories in 50 words, or more
In the Dec. 2-8 issue, I invited readers to say how they were getting through the coronavirus pandemic so far, noting that all eyes were on the Omicron variant, and that our stories would surely evolve. Thank you so much for sharing these snippets of your lives. more
Sharon Sheppard, assistant director of the MLK Jr. Center, continues to provide food and resources to others while battling cancer herself.
Sharon Sheppard is the Rockville Centre Herald's 2021 Person of the Year
The coronavirus pandemic has left many people isolated and financially burdened for almost two years. It has been harrowing for those who have lost their jobs to try to cover all of their expenses, from rent to utilities and, most important, food. For those struggling in Rockville Centre, Sharon Sheppard has offered a food pantry and classes for youth that have kept many people afloat, and engaged. more
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Holy Name of Mary accepts meat and non-perishable food donations. Local pantries have seen an increasing number of people seeking food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Above, volunteers at Holy Name of Mary in 2019.
Covid’s fallout for the hungry
Thanksgiving may be over, but with the wintry festivities in full swing, families will once again gather for hearty platefuls of turkey and holiday trimmings. While the scene of loved ones enjoying a … more
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