Tag: community-support

NYC food banks join forces with local eatery for holiday giving campaign

Dec. 19, 2024 By cmotherway Dec. 19, 2024 By Colum Motherway A Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Long Island City and Fresh Meadows has launched a holiday food drive to combat hunger across NYC and Long Island. Taim Mediterranean Kitchen is serving up more than just delicious meals — it’s dishing out hope for those… Read more »

LaGuardia Community College Foundation seeks donations on Giving Tuesday to support students

Nov. 27, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The LaGuardia Community College Foundation is encouraging the college community and supporters of its students to contribute to #CUNYTUESDAY, an annual fundraising initiative held on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. CUNYTuesday, held in alignment with the global Giving Tuesday movement, will take place on Tuesday,… Read more »

Senator Gianaris partners with local organizations to provide Thanksgiving support in Western Queens

Nov. 26, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris partnered with multiple local organizations to provide turkeys to families across western Queens. Gianaris, along with the Carpenters Contractor Alliance of Metropolitan New York, Woodside Houses Tenant Association and Sunnyside Community Services, organized a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway for families in Western Queens. The event,… Read more »