Power To Feed Raises 14,000 Pounds Of Food For Long Islanders In Need

UNIONDALE, NY — It was a successful Power to Feed collection drive by PSEG Long Island.

More than 14,000 pounds were donated during the summer at eight Stop & Shop locations. Nearly $7,000 in cash was also donated of the events, the equivalent of 25,800 meals.

Island Harvest Food Bank distributed the food back to the communities to supply neighborhood food pantries, soup kitchens and local feeding programs.

“In light of proposed federal cutbacks, support from our longtime partner PSEG Long Island is more important than ever,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO, Island Harvest Food Bank. “While many Long Island families struggle to put food on the table, the incredible support of PSEG Long Island and Stop & Shop, along with the generosity of their customers who helped make this year’s Power to Feed Long Island a tremendous success, will go a long way in helping our neighbors in need.”

Over the past five years, this campaign to help community members facing food insecurity has collected the equivalent of nearly 153,000 meals.

“This year, we had a little boy donate his favorite foods after shopping with his dad. Another donor gave $100 online while standing at our tent. A group of PSEG Long Island employees set up a collection box in the office and made a significant donation," said David Lyons, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island. "More than 50 PSEG Long Island employees volunteered at the events. I am so proud of my neighbors and coworkers for their philanthropy to this cause. Along with providing safe and reliable power, this is just another way PSEG Long Island supports our community during the year.”