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LI NONPROFITS SEE LARGE SPIKE IN REQUESTS FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE
Long Islanders relying on SNAP benefits are feeling the pinch and nonprofits say they're seeing a rapid increase in need.
News Channel 12
Cecelia Dowd
Nov 5, 2025
We’re grateful to News 12 Long Island for highlighting the growing challenges so many of our neighbors are facing during this difficult time.
Our President and CEO, Keith Scott, MP
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SNAP BENEFITS HALTED AMID ONGOING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
News Channel 12
Cecelia Dowd
October 27, 2025
Millions of Americans who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to buy groceries are facing uncertainty as November benefits are set to be halted due to the continuing federal government shutdown.
Local organizations are already feeling the strain. Pronto of Long Island, which p
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THE ALLIED FOUNDATION DIAPER BANK HOSTS FREE DIAPER DISTRIBUTION EVENT IN BAY SHORE
News Channel 12
September 4, 2025
On September 4th, Pronto of Long Island hosted the Allied Foundation’s 4 Millionth Diaper Giveaway Celebration.
Thanks to Heather Edwards and the entire Allied Foundation team for their incredible dedication to families across our community.
Together, we are making a difference—one d
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NONPROFIT TO HOLD BACKPACK GIVEAWAY TO HELP LI COMMUNITY; ASKS FOR COMMUNITY DONATIONS
News Channel 12
August 11, 2025
Cecilia Dowd
A Long Island nonprofit is preparing for its annual "Community Day" that provides backpacks filled with school supplies to students - and is asking for help from the community."Costs are up across the board and requests for help are up across the board," said Keith Scott
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LI FOOD BANKS REPORT IMMIGRANTS AVOIDING PANTRIES DUE TO ICE FEARS
News Channel 12
Jul 30, 2025
Kurt Semder
While the demand at food pantries across Long Island remains high, the number of immigrants visiting them has dropped.Long Island Cares reports over 300,000 people on Long Island face food insecurity, and 20% of the people who use its services are immigrants.It says that many o
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ROOTING OUT HUNGER
News Channel 12
Friday, Friday, April 18, 2025
Pronto and All Deposits Recycling Center are working together to help people in need.
This initiative, in collaboration with the students at Brentwood Free School District aims to help 1,000 families.
NATIONAL GRID PROJECT C CAMPAIGN
Throughout 2024, National Grid posted a series of highlights about the work that Pronto provides for the community, especially our Summer Youth/Community Garden Program and the fresh produce that garden yields for our food insecure clients.
SHE HELPS PRONTO SERVE NEIGHBORS IN NEED
Newsday February 27, 2025
By Michael R. Ebert
LONG ISLAND GRANTS
Huntington Arts Council's
Arts Cultural Magazine
2023
VOLUNTEER MATCHMAKERS
LI Life
January 23, 2023
FEEDING THE HUNGRY EVENT HELD IN BRENTWOOD
News 12 Staff
Oct 15, 2016
Long Islanders came together Saturday to make thousands of meals to help feed the hungry. More than 50 volunteers participated in Pronto of Long Island's feeding the hungry meal packaging.