Island Harvest

Food banks and pantries document the rising needs of low-income households in reports they must file to obtain state funding. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $227 billion executive budget demonstrates that the administration either isn’t paying attention or doesn’t care. RiverheadLOCAL editorial

The Island Harvest food distribution, hosted by the Town of Riverhead at Stotzky Park, will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday. The food bank will distribute 10 pallets of nonperishable and perishable foods.

The pantry is a joint effort of the school and the Island Harvest food bank, serving a student population where more than 80 percent of the children are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch under federal guidelines.