Assemblyman Durso Announces Food Drive in Partnership with Long Island Cares to Benefit Food Insecure Long Islanders

Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park), in partnership with Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank, is holding a Food Drive on Saturday, September 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Shop Rite located at 5508 Sunrise Highway in Massapequa.

Local residents and community organizations may donate non-perishable food and drinks as well as baby food and formula. All items collected will be donated to Long Island Cares and distributed to local food pantries, Veteran agencies, mobile delivery services, Children’s Nutrition, senior centers, and many more. For more information, please contact Assemblyman Durso’s office at 516-541-4598.

“Over 300,000 Long Islanders are food insecure and hungry,” said Assemblyman Durso. “Record high food prices, inflation, and the high cost of living have drastically increased the need for food assistance. We must come together as a community and support our less fortunate neighbors.”

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For September 17th & 18th 2022

WHAT: Food Drive to benefit food insecure Long Islanders

WHO: NYS Assemblyman Michael Durso

Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank

WHEN: Saturday, September 17 & Sunday, September 18, 2022 

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: ShopRite 5508 Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa, NY 11758