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Middle Island United Church of Christ

Program Type Description:

food pantry and soup kitchen

MISSION STATEMENT:

Provide free food to people in need each week on Wednesday and Sunday and to deliver food in response to emergencies.

Notes:

Local farms have been asked to donate surplus produce by calling church volunteers, who will promptly pickup the donated produce and distribute to food pantries at or near the church. Tax refundable receipts will be provided.

ORGANIZATION DETAILS

Address: 271 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, New York, 11953 United States

Website: miucc.org

Phones:

631-924 -6201 ,
631-704 -2449

TYPE: Food Pantry

Area Served:

Neighborhood

Population Served:

Children
Disabled
Families
Formerly Incarcerated
Homeless
Immigrants
LGBT
Men
People of color
Pregnant Women
Seniors
Unemployed
Women
Low-income
Youth
Veteran
Refugees
Infant
Health Conditions (Cancer/HIV)

Areas of Interest:

Funding Resources
Networking with other organizations
Research / information about food security and anti-hunger

Healthy Foods:

Distributes fresh fruits and vegetables
Sources fresh food from local/regional farms
Hosts healthy community meals

Government Programs:

SNAP (Food Stamps)
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program)

Non-food services:

School supplies

Client Center:

Client Choice Food Pantry

Infant Care:

Formula/Baby Food
Personal Hygiene Items