RISE Life Services, a nonprofit based in Riverhead servicing the developmentally disabled, made it their mission to help combat food insecurity in our community
2 LI Food Banks Among Beneficiaries Of Tri-State Food Drive - Hauppauge, NY - The one-day drive, with NBC/Telemundo and Stop & Shop, will benefit eight food banks in the Tri-State area, including two on Long Island.
'Disturbing' Increase In Hunger On Long Island, Food Banks Say - Hauppauge, NY - Food insecurity has skyrocketed on LI from 2021 to 2022 - increases of 58.3% overall and 63.4% for children. And it's not getting better.
Engage Long Island's Garden and Give event helps residents grow produce for donation to Jericho Cares, supporting families with fresh vegetables often unavailable at food pantries.