September is
Island Harvest Hunger Action Month
Play Your Part. Double Your Impact.
Ending hunger takes all of us. This September, every dollar you give is matched dollar for dollar by a generous foundation, up to $50,000, doubling your impact for Long Island neighbors facing hunger.
Six Ways to Play Your Part
However you choose to help, you're playing your part in ending hunger on Long Island.
Give (and Get Matched)
Every donation made during September is matched dollar for dollar by a generous foundation, up to $50,000. That means twice as many meals for neighbors in need.
Donate NowVolunteer
Sort and pack food, support distributions, or lend a hand at events. A few hours makes a lasting difference.
Sign Up to Sort and Pack FoodHost a Food or Fund Drive
Rally your workplace, school, or community group to collect non-perishable food or raise funds for Island Harvest.
Start a DriveRound Up at the Register
Round up your purchase at any Costello's Ace Hardware location across Long Island and your spare change goes to Island Harvest. Find the store nearest you and round up at checkout.
Find a StoreAdvocate
Speak up for Long Islanders facing hunger. With recent SNAP reductions increasing the need, your voice for stronger food-security policies matters more than ever.
AdvocateSpread the Word
Share Hunger Action Month on social media, wear orange, and encourage your friends and family to take action. Stay engaged: subscribe and follow us.
Stay EngagedThe Need on Long Island Is Real, and Growing
Hunger isn't only a poverty issue; it's increasingly affecting working families. With SNAP reductions and the high cost of groceries and household expenses, the need is expected to grow further.
Long Island households struggle to afford basic necessities (ALICE Report*)
Long Island kids don't know where their next meal is coming from
neighbors served each year
of your impact stays on Long Island
*The ALICE Report (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), produced by United Way and United For ALICE, measures households that earn above the Federal Poverty Level but less than the basic cost of living in their community.
"We have to pay our regular bills, but they keep going up. Food is so expensive, and gas too. The Senior Food Box we receive from Island Harvest helps us fill the pantry, and the produce, the onions, potatoes, and meats, really helps."
Hunger is Not Just a Statistic.
It's Your Neighbor.
It's someone you know.
The Need Is Growing
Island Harvest is already seeing increased demand across its network of more than 300 food pantries and community partners, and recent SNAP reductions are expected to increase that need even further.
It's Affecting Working Families
One in three Long Island households struggles to afford basic necessities, as highlighted in the ALICE Report from United Way and United For ALICE. Hunger isn't only a poverty issue; it's increasingly affecting working families.
Everyone Has a Part to Play
Whether you give, volunteer, advocate, organize a food drive, or simply share our mission, your actions help nourish Long Islanders facing hunger.
Together, We Make a Difference
When neighbors help neighbors, communities grow stronger, nourishing our neighbors today while building a more food-secure Long Island for tomorrow.
"Island Harvest makes us feel like we're part of a community when we come to pick up our monthly Senior Food Box, and they're even helping us get new eyeglasses!"
Lydia & Wellington, P., Deer Park
🎁 Play Your Part. Double My Gift.Play Your Part. Double Your Impact.
Every dollar donated during Hunger Action Month will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous foundation, up to $50,000, helping provide twice as many meals for Long Islanders in need.
Daniel Gale Foundation x Island Harvest
This September, Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty is again teaming up with Island Harvest Food Bank. Drop off non-perishable food and personal care items at any of their Long Island offices, with a goal of 10,000 pounds of food for our neighbors.
All of September
Drop off during normal business hours, any day the office is open.
Every Long Island Office
Bring donations to any Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty office.
$10,000 Match Goal
The Daniel Gale Foundation is matching $5,000, with agents working to raise another $5,000.
Items Needed Most
- Canned vegetables & soup
- Pasta, rice, or ramen
- Cereal, oatmeal, grits
- Stuffing & instant potatoes
- Toiletries & personal care items
30 Days to Make a Lasting Difference
Hunger Action Month Begins and the Match Is On
The dollar-for-dollar match from a generous foundation goes live. From day one, every gift you make is doubled for Long Island families facing hunger. Wear orange to kick off the month!
🎁 Why wait? Give now and your gift will be doubled.
National Food Bank Day
Celebrate the work of food banks nationwide and share Island Harvest's mission with your friends, family, and coworkers.
Advocate, Start a Drive, Round Up
Speak up for Long Islanders affected by SNAP reductions, start a food or fund drive at your workplace or school, and round up at the register at Costello's Ace Hardware.
Scanlan Theodore x Island Harvest Styling Event
Shop a one-day styling event with Scanlan Theodore, where 10% of the day's proceeds are donated to Island Harvest Food Bank. Event invitation and details coming soon.
Donate Food at Stop & Shop
Bring non-perishable food and essential care items to PSEG Long Island's Power to Feed collection drives: Woodbury on September 18 (9 AM to 3 PM) and West Babylon on September 25 (9 AM to 4 PM).
Lend a Hand
Sort and pack food in the warehouse, volunteer at Healthy Harvest Farm, or support senior nutrition programs and community distributions across Long Island.
Wear Orange & Speak Up
Join the whole country in wearing orange, the color of hunger relief. Share why you play your part and tag Island Harvest to spread the word.
Last Chance to Double Your Impact
Hunger Action Month ends today. It's your last day to give and have your gift matched. Thank you for playing your part!
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Part of a Nationwide Movement
Island Harvest Food Bank is a proud member of the Feeding America® network.
Everything You Need to Know
about Hunger Action Month
Still Have Questions?
Contact Island Harvest directly:
Play Your Part. Double Your Impact.
Ending hunger takes all of us. Every dollar you give during Hunger Action Month is matched dollar for dollar by a generous foundation, up to $50,000. Thank you for playing your part.
$1 = 2 meals, doubled to 4 during September.
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