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Island Harvest head joins NYS hunger council

East Meadow resident Randi Shubin Dresner, the president and chief executive officer of Island Harvest Food Bank for over 15 years, was recently appointed to the New York State Council on Hunger and Food Policy. more

By Stephany Reyes | 11/28/16

Littlest ones have the biggest hearts

Young Isabella Palladino heard the call for donations to help flood victims in Louisiana and organized a lemonade stand to help. “It was my daughter’s idea when she saw Terry Reichel’s post … more

By Peter Belfiore | 9/14/16

Paying it forward to Louisiana

After seeing the flooding in Louisiana and recalling the devastation after Hurricane Sandy in Island Park, Fire Chief James Sarro sprang into action. Sarro contacted people who had been active in the relief effort after … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/31/16

Paying it forward to Louisiana

After seeing the flooding in Louisiana and recalling the devastation after Hurricane Sandy in Island Park, Fire Chief James Sarro sprang into action. Sarro contacted people who had been active in the relief effort after … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/31/16

Franklin Sqaure resident Maryone Gilmartin donated blood at the NYBC blood drive.

Franklin Square responds to ‘blood emergency’

In response to a local “blood emergency,” the New York Blood Center held a donation drive at the Franklin Square Library on June 27. According to the blood center, its supply is reaching … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/13/16

Giving blood is easy and relatively painless, and can help save someone’s life. There are many upcoming blood drives this summer where you can donate.

Donate blood this summer

Summer is a good time to relax — it’s also a good time to give blood. There is a blood shortage, and local hospitals and blood banks need donations now. “Summer is one of the most … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 7/6/16

Ele Ruth Melendez, director of parish social ministry St. Frances de Chantal Church, thanked the children and parishioners of the Episcopal Church of St. Jude after receiving donations for the food pantry on June 12.

St. Jude Church gets in the giving spirit

Children and teens from the Church of St. Jude made a donation to the St. Frances de Chantal food pantry on June 12. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/21/16

Audra Cerruto, second from left, and Lynne Fay presented the Education Foundation’s check for nearly $60,000 to Superintendent Dr. William Johnson and Board of Education President Liz Dion.

Education Foundation donates $60,000 to school district

At the Board of Education meeting last week, the Rockville Centre Education Foundation presented a check for nearly $60,000 to the district. The money is used to fund grants by the Education … more

By Alex Costello | 6/8/16

Oceanside students and Fire Department join forces for a car wash fundraiser with Joe’s Crab Shack in island Park.

Restaurants help victims of fire

Two Oceanside restaurants, the Oceanside Fire Department and students from Oceanside schools all worked hard this weekend to raise money for the victims of the fire at D&D Convenience Store on April … more

5/18/16

Students made more than 2,000 sandwiches to lend for those in need.

Lakeside Elementary students aid the less fortunate

The Cub’s Cave at Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick recently buzzed with sixth-graders assembling sandwiches for their annual Sandwich-a-thon. The students then donated the food to help those in need around Long Island last month. more

By Stephany Reyes | 5/12/16