Kids & Family
Free Food Given Out to Needy Families As Record Storm Begins
With a historic storm on the horizon, Lighthouse Mission will continue bringing food to Long Islanders in need.
Mon., Jan. 26, 2015 - Coram, NY:
At noon today in the Home Depot parking lot in Coram (Rte 112 & Middle Country Rd) more than 150 Long Islanders in need of food will line up in the snow for the Lighthouse Mission free food outreach that takes place here every Monday from noon to 1 pm.
“Our phone is already ringing with desperate families in need who ask us - ‘will the truck be there today?’ says Wendy Wood, Executive Director.
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If you’ve seen the store shelves empty you’ll know why even more people are expected at today’s mobile food pantry giveaway.
“With transportation soon to shut down and struggling families in need running out of monthly benefits this week, we expect more people than usual.”
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Lighthouse Mission is Long Island’s largest mobile food pantry, founded in 1992 to share God’s love and help people in need.
Headquartered in a poverty-stricken area of North Bellport, NY, this nonprofit provides food and clothing to nearly 3,000 people every week. In addition, its children’s and teen programs provide purpose and direction to hundreds of at-risk youth.
For more info, visit www.LighthouseMission.net
