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On May 9, Island Harvest is teaming up with U.S. Postal Letter Carriers to help feed the hungry.

Island Harvest to help Stamp Out Hunger on May 9

Long Islanders who want to participate will set out non-perishable food by their mailboxes on May 9, which will then be picked up by their letter carriers while delivering the day’s mail. more

5/5/15

Island Harvest and the American Red Cross have joined forces to provide services during the storm.

Island Harvest partners with American Red Cross

With a crippling winter storm hanging in the balance, Island Harvest Food Bank, Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization, is partnering with the American Red Cross to provide storm-related emergency food services to Long Island residents. more

By Vanessa Parker | 1/27/15

Now is the time to give

As the holiday season begins, our thoughts traditionally turn to the less fortunate. There are simply too many vulnerable members of our society . . . more

11/28/14

'Stamp Out Hunger' This Saturday, May 10

Here’s how you can help: Leave your non-perishable food by your mailbox for your mail carrier to pick up Register to volunteer at: islandharvest.volunteerhub.com (Warehouse volunteer … more

5/7/14

In praise of those who come to help

Our schools, our businesses, our town departments that maintain the roads and infrastructure and the village and county police units that patrol our streets all contribute to the quality of life we enjoy here on the South Shore. more

3/13/14

Michael Manzo, left, of Valley Stream and a Adelphi University student, helped organize Kappa Sigma’s eighth annual Super Hungerfest event over the weekend to benefit Island Harvest, which was represented by Jim Broderick.

Frat tackles hunger

Last Sunday’s Super Bowl didn’t have much drama late in the game, as the Seattle Seahawks dominated the Denver Broncos for their first Vince Lombardi Trophy. But prior to kickoff, there was plenty of drama at Adelphi University as about 50 Kappa Sigma fraternity brothers were wrapping up their 24-hour fast for charity. more

By Brian Croce | 2/5/14

Cold temperatures lead to an increased risk of house fires, so the American Red Cross advocates guidelines for people for enact.

Relief orgs ready if needed

Several New York-area relief organizations were staffed and ready in preparation for Thursday night’s snowstorm, but as of Friday afternoon haven’t been needed much. more

By Brian Croce | 1/3/14

Begin the holidays with a generous heart

’Tis the season of holiday lights and holy nights, of children’s smiling faces, giddy gift-opening, half-price sales and the festive if frenetic bustle of store-to-store shopping. more

12/5/13

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

10/10/13

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

By David Weingrad | 12/22/12

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