Island Harvest

Island Harvest Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading hunger-relief organization that provides food and other resources to Long Islanders in need.
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Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading hunger-relief organization that provides food and other resources to people in need. Always treating those it helps with dignity and respect, its goal is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island through efficient food collection and distribution; enhanced hunger-awareness and nutrition-education programs; job training; and direct services targeted at

children, senior citizens, veterans, and others at risk of food insecurity. As a result of Island Harvest Food Bank’s dynamic business model, more than 94% of resources expended goes directly to programs and services that support over 316,000 Long Islanders facing hunger. Island Harvest Food Bank is a lead agency in the region’s emergency response preparedness for food and product distribution and is a member of Feeding America®, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief organization. More information can be found at www.islandharvest.org.

⚠️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is urg...
06/14/2026

⚠️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is urging families to 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗜𝗡 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟱 due to reports of benefit theft in other states.

Protect your child's benefits by updating your PIN:

📞 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟭-𝟴𝟴𝟴-𝟯𝟮𝟴-𝟲𝟯𝟵𝟵
💻 Visit 𝗲𝗯𝘁𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘.𝗰𝗼𝗺
📱 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗯𝘁𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽

When choosing a new PIN:
✔️ Make it unique and difficult to guess
✔️ Keep it private
❌ Don't use repeated or consecutive numbers like 2222 or 1234
❌ Don't write your PIN on your card

For added protection, consider freezing your card between purchases and changing your PIN regularly.

Learn more: otda.ny.gov/summerEBT

Please share to help families keep their Summer EBT benefits safe.



new york state

⚠️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is urg...
06/12/2026

⚠️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is urging families to 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗜𝗡 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟱 due to reports of benefit theft in other states.

Protect your child's benefits by updating your PIN:

📞 Call 𝟭-𝟴𝟴𝟴-𝟯𝟮𝟴-𝟲𝟯𝟵𝟵
💻 Visit 𝗲𝗯𝘁𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘.𝗰𝗼𝗺
📱 Use the 𝗲𝗯𝘁𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽

When choosing a new PIN:
✔️ Make it unique and difficult to guess
✔️ Keep it private
❌ Don't use repeated or consecutive numbers like 2222 or 1234
❌ Don't write your PIN on your card

For added protection, consider freezing your card between purchases and changing your PIN regularly.

Learn more: otda.ny.gov/summerEBT

Please share to help families keep their Summer EBT benefits safe.



Feeding New York State

Island Harvest is a 2025 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® recipient!We were so proud to be honored alongside fello...
06/11/2026

Island Harvest is a 2025 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® recipient!

We were so proud to be honored alongside fellow 2025 recipient Long Island Housing Partnership, as well as 2024 recipients Long Island Children's Museum and United Veterans Beacon House.

Neighborhood Builders is one of the nation's largest and longest-running philanthropic investments in nonprofit leadership, providing funding and leadership development opportunities to organizations advancing economic mobility and creating stronger communities.

“This Neighborhood Builders investment allows us to continue expanding our impact, reaching more individuals, strengthening our workforce development efforts, and helping more Long Islanders move toward economic stability and self-sufficiency,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, president & CEO of Island Harvest accepting the award.

Thank you to Bank of America for investing in organizations that are making a meaningful impact across Long Island. We're doing important work together! 🧡

☀️🥫 Join the Power to Feed Food Drive and Help End Summer Hunger! 🧡Island Harvest is proud to partner with PSEG Long Isl...
06/11/2026

☀️🥫 Join the Power to Feed Food Drive and Help End Summer Hunger! 🧡

Island Harvest is proud to partner with PSEG Long Island for the annual Power to Feed Food Drive, working together – and with YOU – to help keep pantry shelves stocked all summer long.

Summer can be one of the most challenging times for families facing food insecurity. With school out and pantry demand rising, your donations can make a real difference.

📍 Kickoff Event
Thursday, June 12
Stop & Shop
702 Hicksville Road, Massapequa
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

We invite you to stop by, donate healthy, nonperishable food items, and help provide meals for Long Islanders in need.

📅 Be sure to check out the full Power to Feed Food Drive schedule, mark your calendars, and plan your shopping trips to support our neighbors all summer long.

06/10/2026

It’s graduation season! Congrats to ours – the newest graduates of Island Harvest’s Workforce Skills Development Institute!

It was a truly special day filled with love, encouragement, and hope as proud families, instructors, sponsors, and community leaders gathered to celebrate this incredible achievement. We were honored to be joined by New York State Senator Siela Bynoe and Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg, who shared words of encouragement and expressed their support for this innovative program.

By addressing the root causes of food insecurity, our Workforce Skills Development Institute creates lasting pathways to economic stability to end hunger on Long Island.

We are incredibly proud of our graduates and look forward to all they will accomplish in the years ahead.


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🎉 Congratulations to Sabir Iqbal! 🎉We are proud to celebrate our colleague Sabir Iqbal who was selected as a representat...
06/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Sabir Iqbal! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate our colleague Sabir Iqbal who was selected as a representative of the Pakistani community at the Town of Hempstead's 5th Annual Asian American Heritage Month Celebration.

As part of this special event, Sabir was honored with a citation recognizing his contributions to the community, an achievement that reflects his dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving others.

Please join us in congratulating Sabir on this well-deserved recognition and in celebrating the rich cultures and contributions of the Asian American community.

👏 Congratulations, Sabir!

📦 Forklifts and new opportunities! 💪Today, students in our Workforce Skills Development Institute are completing forklif...
06/03/2026

📦 Forklifts and new opportunities! 💪

Today, students in our Workforce Skills Development Institute are completing forklift certification training as they enter their final full week before graduation on June 10.

After successfully earning five other industry-recognized certifications, our students continue to demonstrate the determination and hard work needed to succeed in today's workforce. We have no doubt they'll bring that same energy to mastering this final skill.

We're now recruiting for our Fall 2026 Workforce Skills Development Institute class. Please share this post with someone who could benefit from free job training, industry certifications, and career readiness support.

Learn more: https://www.islandharvest.org/workforce-skills-development-institute/

🏳️‍🌈Throughout Pride Month and every month, we stand with our LGBTQ+ neighbors, partners, volunteers, and supporters as ...
06/03/2026

🏳️‍🌈Throughout Pride Month and every month, we stand with our LGBTQ+ neighbors, partners, volunteers, and supporters as we work together to end hunger and build a stronger, more inclusive Long Island.

Happy Pride Month! 🌈🧡

Our warehouse is brimming with generosity! 🧡 From Baby2Baby diapers to Chobani yogurt and fresh produce from Feeding New...
05/29/2026

Our warehouse is brimming with generosity! 🧡 From Baby2Baby diapers to Chobani yogurt and fresh produce from Feeding New York State, every donation helps nourish Long Island.

Thank you to our incredible partners for helping us keep shelves stocked and families supported. 🍎🥛🧀

Are you a veteran looking to continue a career of service? Do you want to give back while supporting Long Island’s vete...
05/27/2026

Are you a veteran looking to continue a career of service? Do you want to give back while supporting Long Island’s veteran community in a meaningful, hands-on way?

Island Harvest is hiring a Veterans Coordinator to help connect veterans and military families with food and critical resources across Long Island.

We’re looking for someone with:
⭐ Military experience
⭐ A passion for helping others
⭐ Social services experience
⭐ The ability to coordinate outreach efforts and support community programs

This role is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to continue serving your community and make a real impact every day.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

Learn more and apply today: https://www.islandharvest.org/veteran-programs-coordinator/

Address

126 Spagnoli Road
Melville, NY
11747

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16318734775

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