Brentwood, NY - October 24, 2016 - On Saturday, October 15th, Pronto of Long Island, Inc. (Pronto), a not-for-profit, Community Outreach Center serving the most vulnerable children and families living in Brentwood, Bay Shore, Central Islip and neighboring communities, and the Brentwood Rotary Club hosted a Feeding the Hungry Meal Packaging Event.
Over 50 volunteers gathered at the Long Island Portuguese Club in Brentwood to pack over 8000 meals that would be delivered to several shelters. The packages contained easily prepared meals for those without access to formal cooking facilities.
“At Pronto we’re always trying to find different ways of helping the community,” said Kathy Bennett, President, Pronto. “I’m proud of everyone who joined with us Saturday and hope that we can continue to grow our outreach efforts,” she continued.
Pronto of Long Island, Inc.
Pronto of Long Island, Inc. is an outreach center whose mission is to feed the hungry, clothe the needy, welcome the stranger, and provide healing and hope to everyone who walks through their doors. Pronto opened in 1969 from the vision of a group of committed lay people and clergy at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church. Since then, it has gone through several reincarnations resulting in unique partnerships with Catholic Charities, food distributors and local markets, as well as health, welfare, benefit and educational providers. Partnering with the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce and volunteers, Pronto will expand their outreach to a greater population and assist those whose may not have access to formal cooking facilities. Pronto has been able to flourish based on contributions of clothing, furniture, household items and monetary donations. As always, this vision is fueled by prayer and the hard work of committed volunteers, and with these two powerful elements, Pronto cannot help but succeed. Pronto is a nonprofit partner of the United Way of Long Island.
Pronto of Long Island, Inc. is a member of the Family of FREE Network, which collaborates with a variety of diverse 501(c)(3) nonprofit partners on educational, vocational, rehabilitative and a myriad of other creative initiatives to enhance the local communities and the lives of more than 25,000 people that reside within them. Each of the valued partners of the Family of FREE Network have a unique mission, vision and strategic goals that are aligned in purpose, and embody the spirit of the meaningful work we do every day.