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.

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.

Today is National Food Bank Day, and all of us at Island Harvest want to give a heartfelt shout-out to our fellow food b...
09/04/2026

Today is National Food Bank Day, and all of us at Island Harvest want to give a heartfelt shout-out to our fellow food bankers here on Long Island and across the country. 🧡

Hundreds of food banks work every day to make sure our nation’s most vulnerable children, families, seniors, and veterans have access to the food they need.

It’s not always easy. But it’s always good.

To our fellow food bankers: thank you for showing up, doing the work, and playing your part. Together, we can—and do—make a difference. 🧡



Long Island Cares
Feeding New York State

Welcome, Class of Fall 2026! 🎉This incredible group of students is embarking on a 10-week workforce skills training prog...
09/04/2026

Welcome, Class of Fall 2026! 🎉

This incredible group of students is embarking on a 10-week workforce skills training program designed to get them certified and ready for a career in warehousing.

And the results speak for themselves: 77% of past graduates have secured full-time employment, earning an average of $20/hour, well above minimum wage.

Programs like this address the root causes of food insecurity by helping people build the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to achieve long-term stability.

This , your gift supports innovative programs like these. And thanks to a dollar-for-dollar match, your gift will have double the impact.

Give today and play your part in helping end hunger on Long Island. 🧡

https://ham.islandharvest.org

09/03/2026

Our amazing volunteer Dan doubled the impact of his very generous gift in support of Hunger Action Month when every contribution to Island Harvest will be matched up to $50,000! 🧡

“Rescuing food and feeding people…for me, that’s what it’s all about,” said Dan as staff took a moment to celebrate his generosity.

Thank you, Dan, for your support, your commitment, and for always showing up for our neighbors.

Want to double your impact, too? Give today for ! www.islandharvest.org

A huge shout-out to Teachers Federal Credit Union for volunteering in support of ! 🧡Together, they packed 738 Senior Fo...
09/02/2026

A huge shout-out to Teachers Federal Credit Union for volunteering in support of ! 🧡

Together, they packed 738 Senior Food Boxes to help keep pantries stocked and Long Island seniors nourished.

Want to play a part? You company can volunteer, too! And with the holidays right around the corner, we’ll need your help more than ever.

👉 Learn how: ham.islandharvest.org

09/01/2026

One act of kindness can make a profound difference. 🧡

That’s the power of Hunger Action Month® – when we come together every September to turn compassion into action and show up for our neighbors.

And right now, your kindness can go twice as far. Every dollar you give is matched, providing even more support for Long Islanders facing hunger.

Give. Volunteer. Engage. Play a part.

👉 ham.islandharvest.org

Hunger Action Month® starts September 1! 🧡This national campaign brings awareness to hunger across America and right her...
08/27/2026

Hunger Action Month® starts September 1! 🧡

This national campaign brings awareness to hunger across America and right here on Long Island. But it’s never too early to learn how you can play a part in helping end hunger in our community.

And there’s an even bigger reason to act early: early supporters will have their gifts matched dollar for dollar!

Learn how you can Give. Volunteer. Engage. this Hunger Action Month: www.ham.islandharvest.org

🥚 69,000 cartons. 831,600 eggs…but who’s counting?We are! Because we’re so happy to receive and distribute dozens and do...
08/25/2026

🥚 69,000 cartons. 831,600 eggs…but who’s counting?

We are! Because we’re so happy to receive and distribute dozens and dozens(!) of eggs to our neighbors in need as part of a settlement following a bipartisan, multistate investigation into the manipulation of egg prices.

Food banks across New York will receive nearly 5 million eggs, with Island Harvest chosen to distribute Long Island’s portion through food pantries across Nassau and Suffolk and our emergency feeding programs.

“Eggs are a highly nutritious, versatile, and wholesome food item that is frequently requested by the people we serve,” said Island Harvest CEO Randi Shubin Dresner. “We are grateful to Letitia James for negotiating this settlement in such a thoughtful way and helping ensure these nutritious foods reach Long Island families who need them.”

The settlement followed an investigation that found three major egg suppliers coordinated bidding strategies to influence and manipulate egg prices.

This settlement is turning accountability into something tangible: nutritious food on the tables of Long Island families.

Read more about the settlement and its impact on Long Island in Newsday. 🥚🧡



Feeding New York State

We had the BEST time at SUSA’s Block Party, and we’re overwhelmed by the Academy’s incredible generosity! ⚽🧡SUSA Cares F...
08/21/2026

We had the BEST time at SUSA’s Block Party, and we’re overwhelmed by the Academy’s incredible generosity! ⚽🧡

SUSA Cares Foundation gave $25,000 to help end hunger on Long Island—that’s 50,000 meals! 🙌 And its awesome players collected over 1,000 pounds of food to help our neighbors in need.

Thank you, SUSA academy, for showing your young players what it means to give back to their community and for giving them the opportunity to make a real difference, both on and off the field.

We’re so grateful for your generosity and support! 🧡⚽

Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-1 )joined us at our weekly Operation: HOPE veterans food distribution at the Northport VA, helping ...
08/20/2026

Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-1 )joined us at our weekly Operation: HOPE veterans food distribution at the Northport VA, helping ensure that the hundreds of veterans who turned out received the nutritious food they need.

We’re grateful that Congressman Nick LaLota , a Navy veteran himself, took the time to see firsthand the need that exists for veterans right here on Long Island and for his helping hand in supporting those who served our country.

08/18/2026

Amazing day today distributing food and backpacks to vets and kids who need support. Grateful to everyone who helps make this possible from our volunteers to our contributors. Thank you!

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126 Spagnoli Road
Melville, NY
11747

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

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