Hauppauge, NY|News|
National Senior Citizen Day Fair Coming To Hauppauge
Older adults will get to enjoy a free farmers market and access to information on resources available to them.
Michael DeSantis, 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.
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Dee Snider's Long Island Cares Commercial Hits Broadcasts: WATCH
"There are families struggling with putting food on the table, but there's hope and you can be a part of it," said the Twisted Sister icon.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares Gets 5-Year $25M Grant From NYS: 'Very Significant,' CEO Says
Roughly 220K Long Islanders suffer from food-insecurity each year. The funding will help feed people while supporting LI businesses.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
$6K Donated To Farmingdale Food Pantry By Local Bar Owners
The donation provides two months worth of food to hundreds of people. "It's a gigantic help...we depend on generosity," said the monsignor.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Dee Snider Films Commercial For 'Amazing' Long Island Cares
"Somebody in your neighborhood is struggling and needs help," the Twisted Sister singer said, referring to LI hunger statistics.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Free Summer Meals Start In Middletown: Here's What You Need To Know
Middletown Public Schools is participating in the federally-funded summer food service program to give children free breakfast and lunch.
Saul Flores, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
For Commack Family, Gardening At LI Cares Is 'Rewarding' Family Affair
The father-daughters team grows vegetables for food-insecure people and "building memories" in the process.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Food Pantry President Wins Community Service Award
Regina Wu, a physician and volunteer president of the Newton Food Pantry, was awarded a $10,000 Myra Kraft Community MVP award.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Man Honored For Contributions To Food Pantries
The man has helped St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters for many years, aiding thousands of families along the way.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Annual Mercy Benefit Concert Coming To Walt Whitman High School
The audience can spread out blankets and chairs on the lawn and enjoy the music on Friday night.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
White Castle, Customers Raise Nearly $15K For Long Island Cares
Customers of the burger chain were asked to round up their bills to help fight food insecurity.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
'Home Runs for Hunger' Campaign To Help Feed Food-Insecure LI'ers
LI Ducks home runs this season will help feed the hungry. Long Island Cares is partnering with the Ducks and Island Federal Credit Union.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Food Rescue Nonprofit Donates Half A Million Pounds Of Food
Half a million pounds distributed equals 435,000 meals and 1.2 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions prevented, The Food Drive said.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
LI Mother, Son Collecting Food, Money For Long Island Cares With Party
Each year, Donna Drake, a TV show host, invites hundreds to her backyard party. She only asks her guests to donate to Long Island Cares.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Braintree, MA|News|
Braintree Food Drive Collecting Donations For Crispin Center
The food drive will be held at the Braintree Town Hall Green next week. Here's what's being collected.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Volunteers Needed For Melrose’s Veterans Food Drive This Weekend
The annual event will be held at Melrose’s Shaw’s Supermarket located at 34 Essex St. See how you can help this important event.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Non-Profit Needs Donations For Hungry Everett Students
Melrose Kind is now accepting donations for Bread of Life’s Backpack Nutrition Program on their Kindness Porch located at 249 Grove St.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
LI Cares Volunteer Brings Gourmet Sweet 'Treats' To Food Insecure
She asked a gourmet chocolatier to donate excess chocolate to the food-insecure. "Because we all should have something special. Why not?"
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Lake Wales To Tackle Food Insecurity With Launch Of Community Garden
Northwest Neighborhood was chosen for the community garden after data indicated it had higher rates of food insecurity and chronic disease.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Gardener Grows Food For LI Cares: 'We Need More Kindness In The World'
Tia Muller, a homesteading gardener who volunteers at Long Island Cares, donates the food she doesn't use to feed her family.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Del Ray, VA|News|
New ALIVE Food Hub Opens In Del Ray To Serve Residents In Need
ALIVE, a nonprofit providing food assistance and other safety net services, opened a new location along Mount Vernon Avenue.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Andover School Committee Backs Universal Free Meals Legislation
In a letter to Gov. Maura Healey and other politicians, the committee expressed support for making the pandemic-era program permanent.
Dan Shalin, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Suffolk OTB Provides Meals For Hundreds Of Food-Insecure Children
The Suffolk OTB donated $1,500 to help fight hunger through the Jake’s 58 Charitable Giving Program.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Burke, VA|News|
Libraries Hold 'Read and Feed' Drive To Address Hunger In Fairfax Co.
Fairfax County Public Library is holding its “Read and Feed” food drive in April, with customers asked to drop off food items at any branch.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
Farmingdale State College Students To Volunteer At Long Island Cares
The students are set to participate in the Can-Castle event, donating food and time to the fight against food insecurity.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
Students' Innovative Farming Feeds Fairfax County School's Food Pantry
Students at Luther Jackson Middle School are using live fish in a tank — but no dirt — to grow produce for the school's food pantry.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Ending Food Waste: Start With These Nationwide, Regional Resources
A developing ethos around food waste reduction has spawned dozens of organizations across the country.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
How To Stop Heaping On The 54M Tons Of Food Wasted Every Year In U.S.
The pandemic exposed inefficiencies and failures in America’s food system. Here are some of the things being done to fix it.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
$165K More In ARPA Funds Committed To The Salem Pantry
The new allocation, as augmented SNAP funds expire, brings ARPA funding targeted for The Salem Food Pantry to $400,000.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Church Gets $10K Donation To Help Feed Families
Greater Framingham Community Church received $10,000 to support ProjectDash, which gives meals and groceries to Framingham school families.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
United Way Reopens Framingham Pearl Street Cafe, But Volunteers Needed
Patrons were able to sit and have a meal at the cafe and cupboard for the first time since COVID this week. Here's what to know.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Bootstraps Expects Increased Pressure As SNAP Benefits Expire
As the state looks to provide an "offramp" to the federal assistance program, the COVID-19 benefits enhancement ends this week.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Pandemic Emergency Food Stamp Benefits End For 31M Americans
Monthly SNAP benefits in 32 states and the District of Columbia will drop by an average of $182 with the end of a pandemic-era program,
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow, NY|News|
1 Out Of 10 NY Households Suffer From Food Insecurity: NYS Comptroller
State Comptroller DiNapoli calls for the expansion of federal programs to help families put food on the table.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Free Systemwide Meals Returning To Vernon Schools
Federal funding administered through the state will be keeping Vernon students nourished through the end of the school year.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Pantry To Open 'The Market' Storefront Location In April
The Pantry's first brick-and-mortar location will offer food as well as nutrition, community and health resources to those in need.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
30th Annual Guilford High Concert To Benefit Meals On Wheels
Guilford Meals on Wheels serves about 130 to 150 meals per day to residents in need.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Bill Would Provide Free Breakfast, Lunch To All MN Students
The Democratic-back bill has good odds at becoming law, with the party controlling the state House, Senate, and the governor's mansion.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Food, Clothing Packed For At-Risk Students At 7 NoVA Schools
Dominion Energy employees in Herndon helped pack food for The Assistance League of Northern Virginia's Weekend Food for Kids program.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
'Alarming' Food Insecurity Increase On Long Island, Food Bank Says
Long Island Cares served nearly 400K more meals in 2022 than 2021. Inflation and cost of food are factoring into the hunger increase on LI.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
