Power to Feed Long Island

42,616 meals – nearly 43% more than our 30,000 goal has been collected!

Thank you to everyone across Long Island and the Rockaways for your generosity.  Also a big thank you to everyone at Island Harvest Food Bank, Stop & Shop, our employees and the community volunteers who contributed to the initiative! 

“PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island initiative has brought out the best in our community and we are overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of Long Islanders. With their help, we were able to collect 12,616 more meals than the lofty goal of 30,000 we set in June. This is a powerful affirmation of what Long Island is all about. Helping each other is just what we do. I am so proud of our employees who supported these events with their time, money and efforts.”

- David Lyons, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island.

Together, we've collected...

Healthy foods

Healthy Foods

Canned Goods

Non-Perishable Goods

Household items

Household Items

Toothpaste

Toiletries

Baby Diapers

Baby Essentials

Pet food

Pet Supplies

Power to Feed Progress

Donate Across Long Island

Stop by any of the following Stop & Shop locations with a donation of non-perishable food from 10AM - 2PM. 
July 1 * Massapequa

702 Hicksville Road
July 22 Smithtown 291 W. Main Street
August 5 Riverhead

1615 Old Country Road
August 19 Carle Place

95 Old Country Road
September 2 East Northport 3126 Jericho Turnpike
September 16
8AM - 7PM		 West Babylon  365 NY-109
                                   

Collections will be accepted 8AM to 8PM

Food Insecurity on Long Island

More than 67,000 Long Island children deal with food insecurity and the pandemic has exacerbated the issue, with a 26% increase over pre-pandemic levels. That’s in addition to a 10% increase in food costs and a 95% increase in fuel costs. These factors have added to the challenges for Island Harvest to ensure our neighbors in need have access to healthy food and services. See how you can make a difference.
Daniel Eichhorn

A Message from Daniel Eichhorn

President and COO, PSEG Long Island

"We have a longstanding partnership with Island Harvest and in past years, our employees have volunteered many hours to deliver and sort food at their locations. So when we heard Island Harvest needed support, we jumped at the chance to work with them once again."

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Meet Our Ambassadors

In addition to generous community support, PSEG Long Island employees have contributed greatly to the success of Power to Feed Long Island. Look for our employees volunteering at food collection sites across Long Island. This initiative is just one of the many ways that PSEG Long Island and its employees are committed to giving back to our communities.
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The Importance of Power to Feed

Listen to Dan Eichhorn, President and COO of PSEG Long Island and Randi Shubin Dresner, President and CEO of Island Harvest, talk about the importance of the Power to Feed Long Island and the growing issue of food insecurity on Long Island and throughout our community.

Listen to interview

Support Island Harvest

Are you unable to visit one of our drop-off locations? You can still support the Island Harvest Food Bank! Make a donation online to help us achieve our goal. Every $1 = 2 meals!
Donate

Drive Donations

Feeding America’s 2014 Hunger in America study found that 79% of clients purchase inexpensive, unhealthy foods just to make ends meet. However, clients say they are looking for healthier foods to feed themselves and their families. Here are some suggestions of healthy foods to bring to the collection drives.

Healthy Non-Perishable Goods:

  • Canned Beans/Dried Beans
  • Peanut Butter or Other Nut Butters
  • Rolled Oats
  • Canned Fruit in Juice (Not in Light or Heavy Syrup)
  • Canned Vegetables (Low-Sodium)
  • Low-Sodium Soups
  • Canned Tuna/Chicken
  • Brown Rice/Instant Brown Rice
  • Quinoa
  • Nuts/Seeds/Dried Fruits
  • Shelf-Stable Milk and Milk Substitutes
  • Whole-Grain Pasta
  • Low-Sodium Pasta Sauce
  • Popcorn Kernels (Not Microwave Popcorn)
  • Canned Stews (Low-Sodium)
  • Whole-Grain, Low‑Sugar Cold Cereals
  • Olive or Canola Oil
  • Canned Tomatoes (Low-Sodium or No-Salt)

 
Household Items:

  • Dish Detergent
  • Cleaning Sprays/Wipes
  • Sanitizer Gloves/Masks
  • Paper Towels
  • Toilet Paper
  

Baby Essentials:

  • Baby Formulas
  • Diapers
  • Baby Wash
  • Baby Oil/Lotion
  • Diaper Rash
  • Ointment

 
Pet Supplies:

  • Cat Food- Wet/Dry
  • Dog Food- Wet/Dry

 
Toiletries:

  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrush
  • Mouthwash
  • Washcloths
  • Soaps/Body Washes
  • Deodorant
  • Lotion
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Razor/Shaving Cream
  • Feminine Items
  

 

 

Island Harvest

 
                 

 

* Please no glass containers