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Food banks alarmed by governor’s proposal to cut funding, as hunger and food insecurity remain higher than pre-pandemic levels
As inflation drives food costs up, and temporary SNAP benefits put in place during COVID end, more families are turning to local food pantries for help, but the governor's budget would slash a key assistance program by almost 40%.
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More than 600 boxes of food distributed to those in need in Riverhead
Vehicles lined up early at a drive-through food distribution event Tuesday morning at Stotzky Park. The economic consequences of the pandemic have caused a surge in people relying on food pantries and food distribution events to help feed their families.
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Island Harvest food distribution in Riverhead now set for Tuesday, Feb. 23
The Island harvest food distribution hosted by the Town of Riverhead has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to...
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Feb. 18 food distribution postponed due to expected inclement weather
The Island Harvest food distribution scheduled for tomorrow at Stotzky Park has been postponed due to anticipated inclement weather, Councilman Frank Beyrodt announced at the start of today's town board meeting.
