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.
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10/10/13
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Every community needs police officers, teachers, sanitation workers and elected leaders. But every community also needs volunteers, the people whose contributions mean so much yet so often go unnoticed.
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4/25/13
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There are many people across Valley Stream who do good deeds every day for no other reason than to help others in need. At Blessed Sacrament Church on North Central Avenue, these efforts can be seen year-round, especially during Easter.
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By Brian Croce
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4/3/13
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The food pantry at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Malverne is expected to fill to brim with donated items later this month, thanks to the efforts of its youth ministry, which will host its third …
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By Sean Harmon
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3/7/12
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The holiday season is a time for generosity, when many people give to local charities. But when the calendar rolls over to the new year and the decorations come down, the spirit of generosity often fades.
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1/12/12
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The Christ Alive Food Pantry, on East Meadow Avenue, opened its doors to nearly 100 needy Nassau County residents last Saturday.
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By Shannon Koehle
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12/23/11
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Tucked away in an unassuming corner of Oceanside’s School 6, right next to the track, is a ramp.
The ramp leads down, but only a few feet. A spray-painted smiley face greets visitors at the end …
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Alex Costello
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11/23/11
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Workers boarded up the Pantry Diner on Monday morning after an overnight fire caused extensive damage to its kitchen, and water damage throughout its interior.
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11/16/11
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Members of School 8’s Student Council collected food donations to stock the Oceanside Community Service Food Pantry, which is located at School 6. The entire community comes together during the …
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3/23/11
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More than a dozen members of the RVC Youth Council volunteered at the Vineyard Church food pantry on Nov. 20. They helped bag fresh produce and turkeys, as well as canned and boxed goods for the more …
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12/8/10
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