Supporting Community Organizations

Every year we share hundreds of thousands of pounds of groceries to local service organizations., We help senior centers, homeless shelters, food pantries and after school programs., Scroll down & learn more!

In addition to our weekly Food Share locations, Community Solidarity also supplies dozens of soup kitchens, food pantries, and community organizations with free fresh groceries every day of the week. Our volunteers transport these donations directly to these supported organizations in neighborhoods across Long Island and NYC in a concerted effort to expand our reach into communities we don’t directly operate in.

Sharing the wealth is what Community Solidarity is all about. Our grassroots decentralized logistics gift us with incredible amounts of nutritious foods and our goal is to spread the benefit of those foods as far as we can.

The following is a list of just a few of the organizations we share free groceries too.

Long Island Council of Churches

16,829 lbs of fresh groceries supplied by Community Solidarity, Inc. 2016.

The Long Island Council of Churches (LICC) is the coordinating body for the ecumenical work of churches throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. For over three and one-half decades the LICC has been an effective center for the coordination, referral, and assistance for low-to-moderate income Long Islanders. Through their extensive network of social support resources and their ability to mobilize the volunteer and advocacy efforts of nearly 800 faith communities, the LICC is uniquely qualified to respond to the emergency needs of the least fortunate throughout our region.

Salvation Army Hempstead

14,353 lbs of fresh groceries supplied by Community Solidarity, Inc. 2016.

The Salvation Army of Hempstead operates a men's shelter in Hempstead that offers community members a way out of homelessness. Located on Fulton Ave. this location assists dozens of men in need each and every year.

AGAPE MINISTRIES, INC.

17,195 lbs of fresh groceries supplied by Community Solidarity, Inc. 2016.

Agape Ministries is a Faith based Non-Profit organization located in our weekly Hempstead Food Share. Operating every Wednesday afternoon this pantry balances out community needs, in particular for anyone who is unable to make our Sunday distributions.

You can learn more about Agape Ministries and follow their weekly activities on their facebook page.

Location:

281 Clinton St
Hempstead, New York 11550

The Interfaith Nutrition Network

43,593 lbs of fresh groceries supplied by Community Solidarity, Inc. 2016.

INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) was founded in 1983 as a single soup kitchen run by a small group of concerned volunteers. Working at a church in Hempstead, the volunteers discovered that not only were there large numbers of hungry people on Long Island but that individuals working together could make a difference in their lives.

One More For Jesus Church

5,658 lbs of fresh groceries supplied by Community Solidarity, Inc. 2014.

One More For Jesus Chruch is a multicultural church dedicated to the support of Long Island communities and Immigrants. Located near our Farmingville Food Share on Horseblock Rd the staff of this church has made huge strides in reducing violence and discrimination in the Village of Farmingville.

In addition to building relationships in the community, One More For Jesus Church offers valuable services for those in need like free dental cleanings, hot meals, warm clothing and other assistance. As a close friend to Community Solidarity, we try to repay the support of this great community organization in any way we can.

Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry

Established in March of 1984, the members of seven church congregations within Smithtown saw a need to provide food to residents who could not afford to feed their families. This is an ecumenical project that depends on the parishioners of all seven churches to work together as one in order to provide food and to staff the pantry on a rotating basis. Their motto is "to aid residents in an Emergency Food Crisis."

Phoenix House

52,378 lbs of fresh groceries supplied by Community Solidarity, Inc. 2016.

Phoenix House defines itself as an organization committed to treating the whole person — and their families — with caring, qualified professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, mental health, social work, education, and recovery support. Their team of experts addresses underlying causes of substance abuse and behavioral patterns to guide clients toward lasting recovery.

Pax Christi Hospitality Center

33,526 lbs of fresh groceries supplied by Community Solidarity, Inc. 2016.

Pax Christi Hospitality Center in Port Jefferson is a 25-bed emergency shelter for men over the age of 16. The center provides shelter, food, counseling, advocacy, and networking needs for the people in need.

255 Oakland Avenue
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone: (631) 928-9108