Island Harvest

11/11/2026

Dennis Hood, Director of Joseph’s Storehouse Food Pantry in Huntington Station, has seen firsthand what food insecurity can take from people.

After more than 16 years working in the food pantry, he says one of the first things people can lose is hope.

This holiday season, you can help bring some of that hope back. ❤️

For just $35, you can help provide a holiday meal for a local family and remind our neighbors that their community is here for them.

Give today and help make the holidays a little brighter.

11/11/2026

Did you know Long Island is home to the second-largest population of veterans in the country?

It is our honor and privilege to help many of these veterans get the support they need. Through every weekly food distribution, every home delivery, and every call connecting a veteran to vital services, Island Harvest honors its commitment to ensuring every Long Islander has the hope, nourishment, and dignity they deserve.
This Veterans Day, and every day, we are grateful for those who have served our country.

11/10/2026

This Veterans Day, the men and women who protect our communities are once again stepping up to help ensure our neighbors have food on the table.

We’re so proud to have the support of the Nassau County Detectives, Superior Officers, Nassau PBA and MTA Police Department as they host food and fund drives to support our Operation: HOPE program to help feed Long Island veterans for the holidays.

🛒 Stop by from 10am-2pm, show your support, and donate at one of these locations on Veterans Day:

* Stop & Shop, Levittown
* Stop & Shop, Massapequa
* ShopRite, Plainview
* ShopRite Country Pointe, Plainview
* ShopRite, Bethpage

11/09/2026

It’s hard to reliably put food on the table without meaningful employment. And sometimes, all it takes is the right opportunity and a little support to change that.

That’s why Island Harvest launched its Workforce Skills Development Institute, offering a free, 10-week training program in warehousing and logistics that helps individuals build skills, earn industry-recognized certifications, and take the next step toward meaningful employment.

Today, we proudly celebrated 11 more graduates. Each came with a different background and employment needs, but all shared one goal: to build a brighter, more secure future for themselves and their families.

Their smiles say it all. And we couldn’t be prouder.

Congratulations to our newest graduates! 🎓

11/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the newest graduates of our Workforce Skills Development Program!
 
Launched four years ago, the program was created to address hunger at its root cause by helping individuals build skills, gain certifications, and pursue meaningful careers.
 
Victor, a program alumnus who is now an invaluable member of the Island Harvest team, is a wonderful example of what’s possible. His journey is one our newest graduates can look to as they take this important next step toward their futures.
 
Stay tuned for graduation highlights! We couldn’t be prouder of this incredible group and all they have accomplished!

11/03/2026

Today's the day to make your voice for hunger relief heard! Please vote if you haven’t already. Together, we can help build a stronger, healthier Long Island where everyone has access to the food they need.

Every voice matters. Every vote counts.

Learn about our legislative priorities on https://www.islandharvest.org/take-action/advocate/



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10/30/2026

10/30/2026

Investing in Opportunity. Addressing Hunger at Its Source.

Island Harvest is proud to celebrate a significant investment in our mission and the future of Long Island!

We extend our sincere gratitude to Governor Kathy Hochul for $1.5 million in New York State capital funding to specifically support the expansion of our Workforce Skills Development Institute, and to NYS Senator Siela Bynoe for her $300,000 capital funding commitment toward this transformative initiative.

Now in its fourth year, Island Harvest’s Workforce Skills Development Institute has already graduated more than 100 students, with 70% securing employment at wages above minimum wage. These results demonstrate what is possible when we address food insecurity through innovation, opportunity, and solutions that tackle its root causes.

This investment will help us enhance and renovate our Melville headquarters, including the development of a demonstration kitchen and a bulk product repack room, while creating the infrastructure needed to launch two new workforce training programs and expand our nutrition education offerings.

We will never solve hunger by providing food alone. While emergency food assistance remains essential, lasting change requires addressing the underlying challenges that keep individuals and families trapped in cycles of poverty and food insecurity. By connecting people with skills, employment, and pathways to economic mobility, we can create opportunities for a more stable and secure future.

Thank you, Governor Hochul and Senator Bynoe, for investing in Island Harvest, our Workforce Skills Development Institute, and the people and communities we serve.

Together, we are building a stronger workforce, expanding opportunity, and working toward a hunger-free Long Island.

10/23/2026

Too many of our Long Island neighbors struggle to put food on the table. Chefs and top w**e and spirit companies came together at Island Harvest’s Taste of the Harvest to help change that.

They gave their time, talent, and generosity to support hunger relief in the community they serve. That parade through the room was our chance to recognize the people behind it all.

To every participating chef and partner, thank you for helping make more meals possible for our neighbors. Your impact goes far beyond your kitchens.