Food Pantry Availability and Donations
Dear Bethpage Families,
Dear Bethpage Families,
We hope that this email finds you and your loved ones safe and well. Because of the circumstances that the COVID-19 Pandemic has brought upon us, it has been brought to our attention that more families than ever before are finding themselves struggling with food insecurity. Pantries are struggling to keep up with the increased needs of our community members and we would like to do as much as we can in as safe of a way as possible in order to assist. As a way to give back to our community, the Social Work Department is organizing a community-wide non-perishable food and essential household product drive. Pantries are in dire need of canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, rice, small cans of sauce, cereal, canned meals, and canned soup. Cleaning and personal hygiene products are also welcome.
We hope that this email finds you and your loved ones safe and well. Because of the circumstances that the COVID-19 Pandemic has brought upon us, it has been brought to our attention that more families than ever before are finding themselves struggling with food insecurity. Pantries are struggling to keep up with the increased needs of our community members and we would like to do as much as we can in as safe of a way as possible in order to assist. As a way to give back to our community, the Social Work Department is organizing a community-wide non-perishable food and essential household product drive. Pantries are in dire need of canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, rice, small cans of sauce, cereal, canned meals, and canned soup. Cleaning and personal hygiene products are also welcome.
We have identified three local pantries which will benefit tremendously from your donations at this time, particularly the Rudman Pantry which is the most accessible on a daily basis. These organizations assist ANYONE in the community who may need to access them- no affiliation needed, and no questions asked. We have included the information below, should you or anyone you know need to access food or other necessities at any point, now or in the future. NO donation for this collection is too small, and anything will be so greatly appreciated by the recipients. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity for this important cause!
We have identified three local pantries which will benefit tremendously from your donations at this time, particularly the Rudman Pantry which is the most accessible on a daily basis. These organizations assist ANYONE in the community who may need to access them- no affiliation needed, and no questions asked. We have included the information below, should you or anyone you know need to access food or other necessities at any point, now or in the future. NO donation for this collection is too small, and anything will be so greatly appreciated by the recipients. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity for this important cause!
PLEASE DROP OFF ITEMS AND/OR ACCESS ITEMS SHOULD YOU NEED TO AT:
PLEASE DROP OFF ITEMS AND/OR ACCESS ITEMS SHOULD YOU NEED TO AT:
St. Martin of Tours 208 Broadway, Bethpage
St. Martin of Tours 208 Broadway, Bethpage
(516) 931-7332; contact: Mary Vitti- call for appointments on Mondays or Thursdays to pick up items. Items can be donated on Mondays and Thursdays at the back of the church.
(516) 931-7332; contact: Mary Vitti- call for appointments on Mondays or Thursdays to pick up items. Items can be donated on Mondays and Thursdays at the back of the church.
The Rudman Food Pantry at the Mid-Island Y/JCC: 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview
The Rudman Food Pantry at the Mid-Island Y/JCC: 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview
Available DAILY- AM and PM. ITEMS MAY BE DROPPED OFF ANY TIME HERE IN DESIGNATED BINS OUTSIDE OF THE Y’s ENTRANCE (parking lot). Should you need to access items for your family, please utilize the following information at any time: This is available to anyone in the community; you do NOT have to have ANY affiliation to the Y to access the pantry. You can contact the Y's "Warm Line" at (516)545-9534 and/or email (for a faster response) at Here4you@MIYJCC.org.
Available DAILY- AM and PM. ITEMS MAY BE DROPPED OFF ANY TIME HERE IN DESIGNATED BINS OUTSIDE OF THE Y’s ENTRANCE (parking lot). Should you need to access items for your family, please utilize the following information at any time: This is available to anyone in the community; you do NOT have to have ANY affiliation to the Y to access the pantry. You can contact the Y's "Warm Line" at (516)545-9534 and/or email (for a faster response) at Here4you@MIYJCC.org.
The Pantry is accepting gift cards to local supermarkets. You may also make a monetary donation directly to the Rudman Pantry by following this link and selecting "Rudman Family Food Pantry" when asked which fund you would like your would like your donation to go:
The Pantry is accepting gift cards to local supermarkets. You may also make a monetary donation directly to the Rudman Pantry by following this link and selecting "Rudman Family Food Pantry" when asked which fund you would like your would like your donation to go:
Our Lady of Mercy, Plainview: 500 South Oyster Bay Road, Hicksville (516) 931-1306. NOT ACCEPTING DONATIONS AT THIS TIME! If you need to ACCESS items, you must call first; ask for Jenny. Monday-Friday, 10AM-4PM.
Our Lady of Mercy, Plainview: 500 South Oyster Bay Road, Hicksville (516) 931-1306. NOT ACCEPTING DONATIONS AT THIS TIME! If you need to ACCESS items, you must call first; ask for Jenny. Monday-Friday, 10AM-4PM.
We hope this information is useful. Please let us know if you have any questions.
We hope this information is useful. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
BHS Social Worker KL Social Worker CBS Social Worker
BHS Social Worker KL Social Worker CBS Social Worker