Salem, MA|News|
Salem Pantry Eyes $100K Year-End Fundraising Goal For Food Services
The Fueling Access Campaign will help fund 2025 services amid unprecedented demand.
Scott Souza, 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.
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Food Packing Provides 2,500 Pounds Of Food To Food For Others
A nonprofit providing backpack meals to students in need received a major donation from a food packing effort in Vienna.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LIRR Holding Food Drive For Long Island Food Banks
People can donate food on Wednesday at two LIRR hubs in New York City. "We wanted to help to the extent we can," the LIRR president said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Bounty Delivered Birds To Those In Need This Thanksgiving
The program is run through the town's Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares Holding Veteran Food And Clothing Distribution In Hauppauge
Veterans can stop by for food and clothing. Here's what they need to know.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
North Kingstown Police Officers Donate $1,350 To Local Food Pantry
North Kingstown police put away their razors to help feed families this holiday season through the union's No Shave November fundraiser.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Non-Profit Granted Support For Food Distribution Efforts
Mass DEP supports projects that gather food and other valuable resources with the purpose of using it productively with grant money.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Food Pantry Distribution In Alexandria Helps Families For Thanksgiving
Refugee and immigrant families were among the families receiving a Thanksgiving food distribution from Catholic Charities' food pantry.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
'Shut the Door on Hunger' In Farmingdale: Oyster Bay
People can drop food off at the Farmingdale Library on Fridays through early December. See what food items are needed.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Thanksgiving Food Distribution For Suffolk Veterans: Info
Veterans will be provided with a Thanksgiving basket. Here's what they need to know.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
2 LI Sports Teams Stand With LI Cares To Fight Food Insecurity
Strong Island, a roller derby team, and the Long Island Nets basketball team plan to partner with the food bank ahead of the holiday season.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Donors Provide Thanksgiving Turkeys To LI Cares For Food-Insecure
Donors have donated thousands of turkeys to Long Island Cares so it can help food-insecure people have a full Thanksgiving meal.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Long Island Cares Launches Adopt-A-Family Program For Thanksgiving
Holiday demand for meals will be "sky high," a Long Island Cares official said. Donations can be dropped off at Long Island Cares.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares Gears Up For Hunger Action Month With Several Initiatives
The food bank is focusing on distributing fresh produce and seafood to those in need and helping feed food-insecure children.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
'Mom To Everyone': Family Honors Mom's Devotion To Orland Food Pantry
Robin Kassis, 60, died Aug. 18. Her daughter tells Patch about her devotion as a mom, her love of people—and helping them.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Church Holds Grand Reopening For Food Pantry
A food pantry run by churches in Woodbridge reopened after construction of its new food pantry pavilion.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Summer Jam Concert Coming To Huntington Park To Benefit LI Cares
People are asked to bring monetary or food donations as they enjoy a free concert, as well as raffles and food trucks.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares Gets $650K In Federal Funds For Mobile Farmers Market Truck
The truck will bring fresh produce, exclusively grown by Long Island farmers, to food-insecure communities.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
'Just Wild About Harry' Chapin Tribute Concert Coming To Huntington
The free concert features several artists. Concertgoers are asked to bring non-perishable food donations for Long Island Cares.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares To Hold 'Harry Chapin Day Of Service' With Raffle, Merch
Harry Chapin's son Jason said he is "extremely grateful" for what Long Island Cares does to honor his father's legacy.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Summer Food Drive In July Benefits Harford County Children, Families
Residents are encouraged to help the summer food drive this month benefitting children and families through Harford Community Action Agency.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares Launches Matching Donation Campaign For July
The board of directors will match donations up to $100K during a "challenging time" for Long Island families.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares Adds Farmers Market Truck Thanks To Bank Of America Grant
Long Island Cares expects to provide up to 1 million pounds of food annually, purchasing it from local farms.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Free Summer Meals To Be Offered At Manassas, Prince William Schools
Sites around Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park will have free meals for children during the summer break.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
NoVA Food Pantries Get Crucial Summer Aid From Donations At New Center
As the summer months present a greater need for food insecure children, food pantries received a helping hand at a new facility.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares Garden Prepares For 4th Annual Vegetables And Herbs Harvest
The harvest will be used to provide vegetables to food-insecure people. Each donation will come with recipes on how to use the vegetables.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
2 LI Food Banks Among Beneficiaries Of Tri-State Food Drive
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.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares To Host Cheers To Charity Event In Hauppauge
Participants will decorate empty wine glasses to fight food insecurity. Here's how you can register.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
'Disturbing' Increase In Hunger On Long Island, Food Banks Say
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.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Donation Callout For Beverly Bootstraps Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
The May 11 drive comes after Bootstraps saw more than 1,000 more area residents seeking food assistance than the year before.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Retired East Northport Man Volunteers At LI Cares: 'I Wanted To Help'
Darryl Morris discussed the "incredible and caring people" he volunteers with at the food pantry and his most memorable moment so far.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Pantry's Shelf To Table Event Raises $70K To Fight Hunger
The auction event was held at Ledger on April 10 with a meal prepared by head chef Chef Daniel Gursha.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
Farmingdale State College Hosts 'Can Castle' Event For LI Cares
Students donated 23 tons of food to Long Island Cares, the equivalent of more than 37,000 meals.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Dunkin' Provides $50K To Long Island Cares To Feed Food-Insecure Kids
Soaring food prices is causing an increase in food insecurity, according to someone at LI Cares. The grant will provide over 20K meals.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Wife Of Rocker Volunteers At Huntington Station LI Cares Food Pantry
Her husband's band plays a benefit concert for the food bank once a year. They have raised tens of thousands of dollars so far.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Estimated 8 Percent Of Alexandrians Are Food Insecure: Report
A food insecurity report revealed challenges Alexandria faces, such as some food insecure residents not being eligible for benefits.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Personal Care Items Donated To LI Cares By 100 Women Of Huntington
Personal care items are often overlooked by people wanting to give back to food pantries, a food pantry manager said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott's Anchor Food Pantry Seeks Donations Amid Shortage
The food pantry said it is short on supplies ahead of its next bulk delivery from the Greater Boston Food Bank.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
White Castle Raises $21K For Long Island Cares, Food Insecurity
Customers were asked to round up their bill this fall. Long Island Cares thanked participants for their kindness.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Pantry, North Shore Shops Work Together To Fight Hunger Crisis
The Salem Pantry has a partnership with seven local grocery stores as food insecurity demand continues to rise each month.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
