Rockville Centre summer food drive benefits Nassau pantries

Donations can be dropped off at the library through Sept. 4

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 8:06 am

Residents can help fight hunger by donating nonperishable food items at the Rockville Centre Public Library through Sept. 4 as part of Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis’ summer food drive.

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By Brian Kacharaba

A summer food drive is collecting unopened, nonperishable food items to benefit local food pantries in Nassau County.

Donations may be dropped off during regular business hours at the Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., through Sept. 4, and at the Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., through Aug. 28.

The drive is being organized by Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis, who represents District 1.

“As food insecurity grows rapidly amidst tough economic times and massive cuts to federal hunger-fighting programs like SNAP intensify the strain on local pantries, grassroots support is more critical than ever,” Davis said. “We hope that you’ll be able to join us and lend a helping hand as we come together to fight hunger in the communities of District 1 and all across Nassau County.”

For more information, contact Davis’ office at 516-571-6201 or sdavis@nassaucountyny.gov.

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