Dignity-Centered Service

Distributes birthday boxes containing gifts and party supplies to children in the community to celebrate birthdays.

Distributes hundreds of Blessing Boxes weekly containing food, diapers, formula, toiletries, and essential household items to families in need across Long Island. These boxes are provided through a pantry in Middle Island, NY, established in May 2020.

Makes emergency food bags available on-site for individuals or families facing immediate hunger and conducts food deliveries, including via Shipt during the pandemic, to support those unable to leave their homes.

Provides food, diapers, formula, and essential support to individuals and families in crisis on Long Island through a short application process. Volunteers assist with applications and are paired with board members to support service delivery.

Provides seasonal and holiday support including Back-to-School, Trunk or Treat, Frost Free Coat Event, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas through sponsored programs, food deliveries, and gift distributions. Volunteers act as personal shoppers using donated funds to purchase items for these events.

Organizes daily volunteer activities including packing food boxes, stocking shelves, cleaning, and center organization to support ongoing operations.

Collects and distributes donated food at no cost to low-income families, sourcing from local supermarkets, the Central New York Food Bank, and local food producers. Operates food pantry services on the first and third Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Offers home delivery of food pantry services for clients who are homebound, ensuring access to nutritious food for those unable to attend in-person distribution events.

Provides holiday meal packages that include traditional food items such as turkey or main dish, stuffing, potatoes, carrots, peas, cranberry sauce, gravy, fresh fruits and vegetables, and desserts for families in need.

Provided over 160,200 nutritious and culturally-appropriate meals in 2024 through ongoing food distribution efforts.

Provides year-round distribution of donated and new clothing to guests, with special seasonal distribution of warm coats during winter months.

Prepares and serves restaurant-style breakfast and lunch meals every week, including hot and cold items such as fresh eggs, oatmeal, fruit, coffee, meatloaf, garden salad, vegetables, and dessert, with over 300 cupcakes baked weekly. The service is provided without requiring documentation or eligibility screening.

Offers on-site outreach and social work services through a team of volunteers coordinated by a professional social worker, assisting guests with welfare, housing, healthcare, employment, legal, immigration, and substance abuse rehabilitation. Services include advice, referrals, language assistance, and help accessing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program registration.

Engages employees and professionals in philanthropic activities, including fundraising and awareness campaigns, to support organizational mission and outreach.

Distributes new clothing, school supplies, diapers, food, toys, and home essentials to individuals and families facing poverty, disaster, and hardship. Since 1985, has distributed over $3 billion worth of donated merchandise, redirecting nearly 10 million units annually and supporting 33 million people to date.

Collaborates with over 800 local nonprofit and government organizations to distribute new merchandise to people in need, expanding reach and operational impact through established community networks.

Accepts deliveries of hot or cold prepared food trays between 4:30 and 5:00 PM and pantry items between 4:30 and 5:45 PM for redistribution during weekly distribution events.

Provides visionary leadership that supports organizational growth and increases awareness of community needs, contributing to expanded service delivery and outreach.