Woodbridge, VA|News|
New Prince William County School Food Pantries Celebrated With Ribbon Cutting
As part of a pilot program, food pantries in 10 schools are providing food to students and families in need.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Hunger In America
Patch has teamed with Feeding America to bring awareness to the problem of hunger and food insecurity, which are increasing dramatically in every county across America. These stories show what’s being done and how you can help.
Manassas, VA|News|
'These Are Your Neighbors': Food Pantry Responds To Shutdown Impact In PW County
A food distribution for federal workers and contractors is among the food pantry's assistance in response to growing needs.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
SNAP Food Assistance Payments To Continue: Manassas Shares Resources
The City of Manassas says SNAP recipients will receive state-supported emergency food assistance and shared other food resources.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Long Island Cares Receives Support From Corporations For National Hunger Action Month
Long Island has seen a 30 percent year-over-year increase in food insecurity. "We need help now more than ever," a food bank official said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
'Touch-A-Truck' Food Drive Event Coming To Huntington Station
Adults and children can check out different trucks and learn how they operate. Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food donations.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Catholic Charities' Upcoming Food Drives To Help NoVA Neighbors In Need
The Catholic Charities' St. Lucy Food Project is working to meet food insecure residents' needs amid the costly back-to-school season.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Golden Krust To Donate Bread To Long Island Cares In Fight Against Hunger
The food bank is set to pick up more than 250 loaves of bread. "We are grateful for this thoughtful contribution," Long Island Cares stated.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Senior Resource Fair, Farmers Market, Coming To Hauppauge, Hosted By Long Island Cares, PSEG Long Island
Seniors can speak with various vendors meant to help them, as well as pick up healthy food from the market.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
‘Fill The Truck’ Food Drive Comes To Westborough
The event is on Saturday outside of Roche Bros.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Low Food Pantry Supply Leads To PWC Hunger Free Campaign
Local officials around Prince William County and Manassas will launch a new initiative to address low food pantry supplies.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Harry Chapin Tribute Concert Coming To Huntington's Heckscher Park
Local musicians will perform Harry Chapin songs. People are asked to support Chapin's charity, Long Island Cares, with food donations.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
8.3 Million More School Meals Being Served In MA
Wilmington Public Schools were honored as a Terrific Tray winner for its healthy, locally sourced meals.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
2025 Gold Coast East Cycling Event To Benefit Various Long Island Charities
The event will support stamping out hunger, a camping experience for children with cancer and their siblings, and a cycling coalition.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Long Island Design Firm Wins International Charity Competition
The company won Canstruction, where structures are built entirely out of canned goods. The cans are then sent to food banks.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island, RI|News|
BankRI Kicks Off Food Drive at all Branches Statewide
Food collected in each branch will remain local to help residents in that community.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Free Farmers Market For Seniors Coming To Hauppauge, Hosted By Long Island Cares And PSEG Long Island
People ages 65 and older can pick up free food at the farmers market and secure resources from PSEG Long Island.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
The Salem Pantry Distributes 3.7 Million Pounds Of Food Across North Shore In 2024
The Impact Breakfast helped kick off The Salem Pantry's Rolling Into Summer campaign, while raising $35,000 to fight food insecurity.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
LI Cares Launches Annual Summer Food Service Program To Feed Hungry Children
Parents can enroll their children in a summer camp program, designed to help Long Islanders struggling to make ends meet.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
LI Cares To Provide Thousands Of Meals Across LI, With Assist From Stop & Shop
The "Feed It Forward" campaign, where shoppers are asked to round up their bill, is running at every location through July 6.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Paule Pachter Plans To Retire As Long Island Cares CEO
Pachter called his time with Long Island Cares the "most rewarding and productive period" of his 46-year career in nonprofit human services.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Food Demand At LI Cares Pantries Has Increased 30% Since 2023: Org
Long Island Cares plans to advocate for additional government funding and request increased support from its donors.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Man Who Experienced Food Insecurity Gives Back To The Hungry
Ambrose Rajendran said he and his family have experienced food insecurity, fueling his own hunger to give back at Long Island Cares.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares Hosts Farmingdale State College Students For Can Castle Event
Students created decorative villains using 71,170 pounds of donated food. "Empathy and service are alive and well in the next generation!"
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Retired Teacher Volunteers at LI Cares's Huntington Station Pantry
The woman plans to get involved in a gardening project for the food bank. "No one should have to worry where their next meal comes from."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Teens Win Grant For Service Project Addressing Childhood Hunger
Two teens in Vienna are organizing a service project to provide meal packs for food insecure children.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Feds Cut $1B In Food Aid, Impacting MA Farmers, Food Banks
The Trump administration announced roughly $1 billion in federal funding cuts in food aid, a move sure to impact Massachusetts farmers.
Ian Dartley, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Veterans Resource Fair And Food Distribution Coming To Hauppauge
The fair, hosted by Long Island Cares, will feature free produce for veterans; and roughly 40 agencies that help veterans will attend.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Food Pantry Opens At Doherty High School: Report
A nonprofit dedicated toward ending student hunger opened a new food pantry at Worcester's Doherty Memorial High School
Ian Dartley, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares Unveils New Farmers Market Truck
The truck, funded by a Bank of America grant, will allow food-insecure Long Islanders to select fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
1,450 Meal Bags Packed For Loudoun County Food Insecure Students
A membership group of data center professionals helped pack food for students facing food insecurity in Loudoun County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton And Brookline Food Pantries Receive Funding
The Newport Restaurant Group fundraises for local food pantries annually.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
LI Cares Employees Teach Healthy Eating On A Budget
The two women show food-insecure people how they can take nutritious food found in shelters and turn them into tasty, healthy meals.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Free Breakfast, Lunch For School Children In NYS Proposed Budget
"Families having a tough time making ends meet will now get the money back they would be spending on school meals," an LI Cares VP said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Restaurant Group Donates $71K To Fight Food Insecurity
Recipients include the Aquidneck Community Table, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, RI Community Food Bank, and more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Holding Food Drive In Honor Of MLK Jr.
Donate to those in need this MLK Day, as the Sudbury Democratic Town Committee is holding a food drive.
Ian Dartley, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Feeds 1,800 On Christmas Day: Report
Project Ezra has provided meals to those in need for a long time.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton-based College's Food Pantry Is Serving This Holiday Season
William James College's on-campus pantry launched in January 2024.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|News|
Dublin Teen Donates Thousands To Alameda County Food Bank
Rabia Badar was awarded an Unsung Hero Award for leading Junior Civitans, which has performed good work around Dublin.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
North Shore Free Christmas Meals This Holiday Season
Here are a list of places offering meals for those in need or looking for warmth and company during Christmas week.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Resident Joins Greater Boston Food Bank's Board
Diane Bevan, a longtime resident of Sudbury, was picked to join the board of advisors at Greater Boston Food Bank.
Ian Dartley, Patch Staff
