2 Corinthians 11:27: In toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night,
in HUNGER and thirst,
often WITHOUT FOOD, in cold and exposure.
in HUNGER and thirst,
often WITHOUT FOOD, in cold and exposure.
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Food being distributed in Hempstead, Long Island where the working poor and impoverished receive
fruits, vegetables, breads and other food items
fruits, vegetables, breads and other food items
Startling Statistics Regarding Food Insecurities in The U.S.A.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Hunger refers to a personal, physical sensation of discomfort, while food insecurity refers to a lack of available financial resources for food at the level of the household.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Hunger refers to a personal, physical sensation of discomfort, while food insecurity refers to a lack of available financial resources for food at the level of the household.
- The average monthly income of household relying on a food pantry or soup kitchen in $1,507.00.
- 1 in 5 children live in food-scarce homes, while 1 in 6 adults live in food-scarce homes
- 64% of New York City residents relying on free food are women.
- 64% of older adult household (8.3% of American households with family member aged 65 or older) plan to get food from a charitable program on a regular basis. .
- 52% of older adult households currently received SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
88% of these families are FOOD INSECURE!
Each year, older adult households are facing spending trade-offs and must choose between food and their lights(60%),
their medical care (63%) paying their mortgage/rental(49%) and their car note(58%).
Food Insecurity among Americans has become a
GROWING CRISIS!
Food insecurity doesn't mean abject hunger, but it does mean that people will make trade-offs about whether to skip a meal.
Our community-based hunger relief program,
Combat H.U.N.G.E.R.(Helping Under-served Neighborhoods to Grow & Eat Regularly), focuses on the low-income & impoverished population of under-served areas within Nassau County.Our program encourages critical thinking and to cultivate a cohesive identity in order to lay a foundation for future explorative and a programmatic work to eliminate food insecurities.
The goal of Combat H.U.N.G.E.R. is to empower individuals and families to move toward combating food insecurities through a wide-array of nutritional services, which includes bridging the gap between low-income and impoverished families and the emergency food network of soup kitchen and food pantries throughout Long Island and conducting daily outreach to under-served populations at community locations, such a senior centers, low-income housing units and Community Supplemental Food Service Program distribution sites.
Our community-based hunger relief program,
Combat H.U.N.G.E.R.(Helping Under-served Neighborhoods to Grow & Eat Regularly), focuses on the low-income & impoverished population of under-served areas within Nassau County.Our program encourages critical thinking and to cultivate a cohesive identity in order to lay a foundation for future explorative and a programmatic work to eliminate food insecurities.
The goal of Combat H.U.N.G.E.R. is to empower individuals and families to move toward combating food insecurities through a wide-array of nutritional services, which includes bridging the gap between low-income and impoverished families and the emergency food network of soup kitchen and food pantries throughout Long Island and conducting daily outreach to under-served populations at community locations, such a senior centers, low-income housing units and Community Supplemental Food Service Program distribution sites.
With our project, using a realistic timeline, the outcome of
Combat H.U.N.G.E.R. impact will increase the availability and utilization of nutritional assistance and hunger relief programs, which will provide a better means to ensure better nutrition and reduce the incidence of hunger among the under-served population, especially the elderly, of Nassau County. With the strong development of community involvement and strategic partnerships, through our research and planning, will produce positive outcomes for long term success for Combat H.U.N.G.E.R.
With your generous contribution, every dollar contributed towards the Combat H.U.N.G.E.R. Hunger Relief Program will be used to fight food insecurities and scarcities through developing community food projects which will help promote the self-sufficiency of low-income & impoverished communities.
Combat H.U.N.G.E.R. impact will increase the availability and utilization of nutritional assistance and hunger relief programs, which will provide a better means to ensure better nutrition and reduce the incidence of hunger among the under-served population, especially the elderly, of Nassau County. With the strong development of community involvement and strategic partnerships, through our research and planning, will produce positive outcomes for long term success for Combat H.U.N.G.E.R.
With your generous contribution, every dollar contributed towards the Combat H.U.N.G.E.R. Hunger Relief Program will be used to fight food insecurities and scarcities through developing community food projects which will help promote the self-sufficiency of low-income & impoverished communities.
Our hope is to enhance the current inequitable population of low-income and impoverished individuals and families
into a healthier and more sustainable one.
into a healthier and more sustainable one.
Thank you so much to our Community Partners, New Vision Pioneers, for the donation of Turkeys for our
Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Clothing Drive.
Your donation positively impacted fifty(50) families.
Helping families and giving back to those is need is so rewarding!!!
Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Clothing Drive.
Your donation positively impacted fifty(50) families.
Helping families and giving back to those is need is so rewarding!!!
Please support our
H.U.N.G.E.R. Relief project:
The " Saturday Sandwich Party"
(Every 4th Saturday)
H.U.N.G.E.R. Relief project:
The " Saturday Sandwich Party"
(Every 4th Saturday)
We were blessed to give out Bag Lunches(Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Turkey/Cheese Wraps, Chicken/Cheese Sandwiches, along with Apples, Tangerines, Bananas, Granola Bars & Spring Water).
We also gave out Men's, Women & Children's Winter Coats, courtesy of our Community Partners, Mid Island Collision to the community over at the Hempstead Train Station/Bus Terminal. It was a very inclement day with little rain fall, but we were determined to serve the people as God commanded.
Thank you to the Sigma Beta Beta Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and Social Concepts Unlmtd for volunteering their time to the Community
We also gave out Men's, Women & Children's Winter Coats, courtesy of our Community Partners, Mid Island Collision to the community over at the Hempstead Train Station/Bus Terminal. It was a very inclement day with little rain fall, but we were determined to serve the people as God commanded.
Thank you to the Sigma Beta Beta Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and Social Concepts Unlmtd for volunteering their time to the Community
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It cost roughly about $0.85 to feed one person per meal.
Your donation will assist in providing meals to
fifty (50) to one hundred (100) persons on a regular basis.
We are looking to open our
Combat H.U.N.G.E.R. Community Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry
so we can eliminate the scarcities of food,
BUT we can't do it without your support.
Your donation will assist in providing meals to
fifty (50) to one hundred (100) persons on a regular basis.
We are looking to open our
Combat H.U.N.G.E.R. Community Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry
so we can eliminate the scarcities of food,
BUT we can't do it without your support.
"For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty,
and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in."
and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in."
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**************NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE TO EAT WHEN THEY ARE HUNGRY!!!!***************
"The King will reply,
Truly I tell you, whatever you did for
one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine,
you did for Me."
(Matthew 25:40)
Truly I tell you, whatever you did for
one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine,
you did for Me."
(Matthew 25:40)
With a donation of $50.00
we'll send you our "Combat H.U.N.G.E.R." Short-sleeve Tee. |
With a donation of $75.00,
we'll send you our "Combat H.U.N.G.E.R." Long-sleeve Tee. |
With a donation of
$100.00 and better, we'll send you our "Combat H.U.N.G.E.R." Hoodie. |
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Our proud sponsor(s)
Advocacy Against Food Insecurities
Receiving Certificate of Recognition from Senior Councilwoman Dorothy S. Goosby from the Town of Hempstead
for our contribution to feeding the hungry in our community, along with other community leaders.
for our contribution to feeding the hungry in our community, along with other community leaders.
Every day, more than Two hundred and eighty thousand(280,000) Long Islanders, including seventy three thousand (73,000) children, face the risk of going hungry every day. This is an opportunity to spread the word about the critical and very real issue of hunger on Long Island.
While hunger is a year-round concern, September is an opportunity to encourage individual participation to help make sure that no one on Long Island goes without food.
September is Hunger Action Month – a month where people all over America stand together with Feeding America and the nationwide network of food banks to fight hunger.
Starting on September 12th, It's a month to spread the word and take action on the hunger crisis and dedicate ourselves to a solution..
While hunger is a year-round concern, September is an opportunity to encourage individual participation to help make sure that no one on Long Island goes without food.
September is Hunger Action Month – a month where people all over America stand together with Feeding America and the nationwide network of food banks to fight hunger.
Starting on September 12th, It's a month to spread the word and take action on the hunger crisis and dedicate ourselves to a solution..
Simon Of Cyrene Ministries
EIN 47-3700279
an IRS Recognized Federal and State tax exempt
501(c)(3) Not For Profit Organization.
All donations are tax deductible under the extent of the law.
EIN 47-3700279
an IRS Recognized Federal and State tax exempt
501(c)(3) Not For Profit Organization.
All donations are tax deductible under the extent of the law.
