Help Stamp Out Hunger in Port Washington

Hunger remains a problem on Long Island, even in a community like Port Washington. Some families find themselves choosing between food and other essentials, such as utilities, rent, mortgage, medicine or utility bills, according to the Economic Opportunity Commission in Hempstead. 

Port Washington residents can do their part to help by donating canned goods and other non-perishable items during a food drive at , on Saturday May 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“We have seen an overwhelming increase in requests for assistance as a result of the economic downturn,” stated Lisa Rodriguez, who chairs the EOC Hunger Task Force. “The need for our food pantries is real.”

Desperately needed foods include non-fat dry or canned milk, canned fruit and vegetables, baby food and formula, canned soup, oatmeal, grits, pasta, rice, applesauce, and canned juice.

Those who donate can help make a difference for families with children who go to bed hungry at night, and, because of nutritional deficiencies, cannot focus in school. They can also ease the burden for disadvantaged senior citizens living on fixed incomes.

Can’t get to the food drive on Saturday? Drop off food at the at 382 Main Street.