The Town of Brookhaven’s Youth Bureau and members of the Youth Advisory Board are holding a food drive at two grocery store locations on Saturday, June 29 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The locations are Stop & Shop at 2350 North Ocean Avenue in Farmingville and Wild by Nature at 198 Route 25A in East Setauket.
All items collected will be distributed directly to churches and food pantries within Brookhaven Town. Residents are asked to donate all non-perishables including, but not limited to Canned Vegetables or Fruits, Canned Sweet or White Potatoes, Canned Meats (Tuna, Chicken, Beef, etc.), Instant Mashed Potatoes, Soup, Jar or Canned Tomato Sauce, Pasta, Canned Pasta, Macaroni & Cheese, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Cereal, Juice, Snacks, Cake Mix, Icing, Pudding, Jello and more.
The INTERFACE program is a partnership between individuals, good corporate neighbors and the Town of Brookhaven in a common effort to provide help to Brookhaven’s less fortunate residents. It provides goods and services to those in need and addresses local social issues. There are approximately 150 corporations, not-for-profit agencies and community and fraternal organizations that make up INTERFACE. To learn more about the Town’s INTERFACE Program, visit brookhavenny.gov or call 631-451-8026.