Sen. Martins Concludes Food Drive

New York State , R-Mineola concluded  he on Tuesday, putting a total of four boxes on display at the Westbury Village Hall.

The focus of the drive with Long Island Cares was for the Harry Chapin Food Bank, which is dedicated to providing food for those in need with the assistance of Long Island’s communities.

Numerous villages from across the Seventh Senatorial District contributed to the effort, including Baxter Estates, East Hills, East Williston, Floral Park, Flower Hill, Great Neck, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Kensington, Lake Success, Manorhaven, Mineola, Munsey Park, New Hyde Park, North Hills, Old Westbury, Plandome Heights, Plandome Manor, Port Washington North, Roslyn, Roslyn Harbor, Roslyn Estates, Russell Gardens, Saddle Rock, Sands Point, Thomaston, Westbury and Williston Park.

Held during the month of August, receptacles were placed in the lobbies of the Elmont Memorial Library, Elmont Farmer’s Market, Port Washington Library and  in Port Washington.

In total the drive, which was held during the month of August, collected over 1,000 pounds of donated food items.

“The response from our communities to help those in need has been overwhelming,” Martins said. “I can’t thank all those who participated in this food drive enough. It is a tribute to the generosity of our communities and the effectiveness of our villages.”

Contributions from the Mineola community amounted to two of the large 3-ft. boxes wheeled out of the box truck used to transport the items.