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Trying to help a friend. ? about food pantry places

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BellaRock
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Trying to help a friend. ? about food pantry places

I am trying to help out this young couple I know in my area. My question is does anyone know of any food pantrys around the Ronkonkoma area? I have some stuff put together for them but I wanted to send them in the right direction if they need more.

They are great people. Always working. She hurt herself and can't work. Without her income they are having a hard time making ends meet.

The DH can make the rent and the utilities but sometimes they have to skim on filling the fridge.

They have a 6 year old DS that will be going back to school. They have been selling all they own to make sure he has whatever he needs for school and to eat. They don't live beyond their means at all and I feel bad that even with all this they don't qualify for food stamps.

It just makes me so sad. Any info would be great. Thanks.

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Posted 9/2/08 3:16 PM
 
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DRMom
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Re: Trying to help a friend. ? about food pantry places

There is one on Brooksite Drive just South of Jericho TPK before you get into the town of Smithtown(coming from Commack) It is a church but I used to drive by there all the time and see the sign for the emergency food pantry-I *think* it was Mondays but can't be sure.

Posted 9/2/08 5:47 PM
 

Eternalyyourz
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Re: Trying to help a friend. ? about food pantry places

I work at a library that is the creator Community Resource Database of Long Island- http://www.crdli.org/ very useful for questions like these. I hope these help your friend. Good Luck.

ST. JOSEPH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH/RONKONKOMA 2855 Pond Road Ronkonkoma (631)981-6888

ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
315 Lake Shore Road
Lake Ronkonkoma- (631)588-1888

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE RONKONKOMA
792 Hawkins Avenue Lake Grove, NY 11755 - (631)588-5856

Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry 265-767690 Edgewater Ave
Smithtown, NY 11787

Greater Sayville Food Pantry 244-8375 47 Gillette Ave
Sayville, NY 11782

Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry 941-2731 429 Route 25A
East Setauket, NY 11733

Message edited 9/2/2008 8:40:30 PM.

Posted 9/2/08 8:21 PM
 

2girlsforme
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Re: Trying to help a friend. ? about food pantry places

Posted by melijane

There is one on Brooksite Drive just South of Jericho TPK before you get into the town of Smithtown(coming from Commack) It is a church but I used to drive by there all the time and see the sign for the emergency food pantry-I *think* it was Mondays but can't be sure.



Maybe St. Andrew's?????

Posted 9/2/08 8:32 PM
 

stephaniea
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Re: Trying to help a friend. ? about food pantry places

This isn't about one specific food pantry, but I believe most churches have outreach programs. When my friend needed it, they helped pay some bills, gave supermarket gift cards and gift card to her son for the holidays. They also packed up food and toiletries for her. Wonderful program.

Posted 9/2/08 9:50 PM
 

BellaRock
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Re: Trying to help a friend. ? about food pantry places

Thanks so much everyone for the info. I will def pass this all on to her and help her find some help.

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Posted 9/2/08 10:06 PM
 

Gertyrae
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Re: Trying to help a friend. ? about food pantry places

Also, Parish of the Holy Cross in Nesconset has a food pantry.Chat Icon

Posted 9/2/08 10:21 PM
 

evnme
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Re: Trying to help a friend. ? about food pantry places

what about long island cares

Posted 9/2/08 11:32 PM
 

maxsgirl
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Re: Trying to help a friend. ? about food pantry places

My mom volunteers on a farm in Centereach that grows local vegetables. They donate most of it to several different food pantries.

You can try by contacting the Bethel AME Church (631)751-4140 that owns the farm to find out what other pantries they donate to.

Or try the lighthouse mission which is located in patchogue. Their website is www.lighthousemission.net

Posted 9/3/08 8:27 PM
 

justthe4ofus
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Re: Trying to help a friend. ? about food pantry places

St Mary's has one it's right by the lake I believe you might want to call and ask. I know they do it with St Lukes

Posted 9/4/08 8:23 PM
 
 

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