Letter to Editor: Thanks Soup Kitchen Supporters

To the Editor:

I want to give a heartfelt “thank you” to the wonderful people who support the Long Beach Food & Friendship Inn. There is always a hot meal consisting of soup, salad, fruit cup, entree, vegetables, desserts and beverages served to our guests in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Take-out lunch bags are provided as a second meal to everyone.

None of this would be possible without the kindness of people who donate their time, food, kitchen supplies and other resources. I am proud to live in such a caring community.

I must give a special thanks to the following local businesses, who deserve superstar status for their ongoing generosity: Country Boy Bakery, Middle Bay Country Club, Dunes Deli, Mobile on the Run, Steinberg's Bakery, Stop & Shop, Island Harvest, Paddy McGee's, Trader Joe's, Associated Grocery, Merola's (IGA), Sorrento's, F&B Printing and Long Beach Lion's Club.

The Long Beach Food & Friendship Inn is a subsidiary of the Interfaith Nutritional Network, which oversees 19 soup kitchens, as well as, shelters and low income housing in Nassau & Suffolk counties. We are located at 140 W. Pine St., Long Beach. Food donations are accepted at this location Monday through Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. For further information or to volunteer please call (516) 355-6209. 

Syd Morris
Food & Friendship Inn volunteer
Long Beach