Nassau Standard

New York State Senator Steve Rhoads was joined by Bethpage Girl Scouts from Troop 3000 and Troop 3252 at the ShopRite in Bethpage for his 2nd Annual Freedom Food Drive in partnership with Island Harvest to kick off the 4th of July weekend. Their collective efforts at the food drive resulted in a significant achievement, amassing enough food to replenish the shelves of St. Martin of Tours Food Pantry. This generous outpouring of support will directly benefit local residents facing food insecurity, enabling the pantry to provide over 350 meals to those in need within the community.

Senator Rhoads expressed heartfelt gratitude to the individuals who donated food and participated in this event, acknowledging their compassion in extending a helping hand to those grappling with food insecurity. The success of the Freedom Food Drive stands as a testament to the spirit of community support and shared responsibility to ensure the well-being of all its members.