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Paule Pachter, CEO, Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank talks about hunger, food insecurity, food banking, and the root causes impacting nearly 400,000 people and communities on Long Island.

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    • Jun 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 62 EPISODES


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    Episode 55: Discover How Long Island Cares Amplifies Their Mission Through Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 16:19


    Paule Pachter, President & CEO of Long Island Cares, and Isabelle Panza, Communications Specialist, discuss the growing impact of their social media efforts, the strategies used to cultivate an engaged online audience, and how these efforts support their mission.

    Episode 53: Strengthening Support for Long Island Through Legislative Advocacy for 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 17:36


    Paule Pachter, President & CEO of Long Island Cares, Michael Haynes, VP for Government Affairs, and Kaitlin Christof, Manager of Government Relations and Advocacy, discuss the challenges of securing funding for universal school meals and the importance of adjusting federal programs like SNAP and TEFAP to better reflect the true cost of living for families on Long Island.

    Episode 52: Addressing Food and Basic Needs Insecurity within College Campuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 17:28


    Paule Pachter, President & CEO of Long Island Cares, Robb Friedlander, Director of Advocacy for Swipe Out Hunger, and Michael Haynes, VP for Government Affairs at Long Island Cares, discuss the widespread issue of food insecurity on college campuses and explore solutions to address students' basic needs.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Michael Haynes, VP Govt Affairs, Advocacy & Social Policy, LIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 17:31


    Paule Pachter welcomes Michael Haynes, VP for Government Affairs, Advocacy, and Social Policy - Long Island Cares. "In many ways, even though things appear to have stabilized since Covid, what we are seeing from our agencies, is that it's actually worse now. We're seeing an increase in the demand of anywhere between 40 and 60 percent and without adequate state support, none of us are going to be able to keep pace". To learn more, please visit their website ⁠https://www.licares.org

    Episode 35: Learn how food donations are directly affected by high grocery costs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 18:15


    Paule Pachter, President & CEO, and Billy Gonyou, Community Events and Food Drive Manager, discuss how high grocery costs have affected donations, donor fatigue, and upcoming events.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Joseph A. Salamone, Founder & Executive Director, LICAB

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 18:09


    Paule Pachter welcomes Joseph A. Salamone, Founder & Executive Director - The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying. "We are definitely seeing a dramatic rise in violent escalations to situations... our work with the schools has really become essential because that is how we are trying to shift the culture, and change minds. Last year we visited 209 classrooms, met with about 7,000 kids in 17 schools across 12 districts on the Island. This year all these numbers are poised to double." To learn more, please visit their website ⁠https://www.licab.org

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Steve Chassman, Executive Director, LICADD

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 17:03


    Paule Pachter welcomes Steve Chassman, Executive Director - Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence. "LICADD is not trying to solve the drug problem. We are just trying to help one Long Islander or one Long Island family at a time, and we have done that successfully I think for 67 years" To learn more, please visit their website ⁠https://www.licadd.org

    Episode 34: Ever wonder how finance works in a food bank?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 17:01


    Money, Money, Money - Helen Liarano, Vice President for Finance and Administration, talks about the role of finance within non-profits and provides some tips to help your non-profit succeed.

    Episode 33: Is Long Island Cares still experiencing supply chain issues?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 16:50


    Robert LaBarbara, Vice President for Procurement & Supply Chain Management at Long Island Cares discusses purchasing one-third of most of the food delivered from The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank to our 325 community-based member agencies, and some of the challenges including rising costs that impact our ability to provide more than 13 million pounds of food annually to feed our neighbors in need.

    Episode 32: Joani Madarash, President of Suffolk County Rehabiliation Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 20:45


    Joani Madarash, President of Suffolk County Rehabilitation Council shares a few laughs with Paule Pachter and discusses how the association helps enhance the lives of people with disabilities and advocates for their rights.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Matt Cohen, President & CEO - Long Island Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 16:14


    Paule Pachter welcomes Matt Cohen, President & CEO - Long Island Association "Our primary mission is to improve the business climate, look out for the business community out here on Long Island, promote economic development opportunities, and really keep Long Island the best place to live." Find out more by visiting https://www.longislandassociation.org

    Episode 31: Development and Fundraising at Long Island Cares

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 17:12


    Katherine Fritz, Vice President for Development and Communications at Long Island Cares, discusses raising money, cultivating donors, and keeping communication front and center when nurturing generous donors to support our work.

    Episode 30: The Importance of Public Relations at Long Island Cares

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 17:46


    Peter Crescenti, Media Specialist at Long Island Cares, sits down with me to discuss the importance of an active public relations initiative to promote our work and inform the community about food insecurity on Long Island.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Dr. Eisenstein, VP and Chief Public and Community Health Officer, CHSLI

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 26:46


    Paule Pachter welcomes Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, VP and Chief Public and Community Health Officer - Catholic Health Services Long Island "The true value in healthcare today is addressing social determinants and other factors that impact health outcomes. Very often people say, 'I have a great doctor, I have a great hospital, therefore I am healthy'. If you have gotten to that hospital, it's too late. The other factors have won out" To learn more, please visit their website ⁠https://www.chsli.org

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Ryan McGary, Chief of Staff - Suffolk AME

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 21:16


    Paule Pachter welcomes Ryan McGary, Chief of Staff - Suffolk AME "Our members as individuals are incredibly altruistic people. They believe in the work that they do, so much so that when they are not on the clock, they are still giving back and serving their communities." To learn more, please visit their website ⁠https://suffolkame.com

    The Legislative Sessions Episode 7: NYS Assemblyman Fred Thiele

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 17:43


    NYS Assemblyman Fred Thiele joins Paule Pachter and Michael Haynes to discuss the 2023 Legislative Session in Albany, focusing on Housing, Education, and Food Insecurity.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Daniel Lloyd, Founder and President of Minority Millennials, Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 19:10


    Paule Pachter welcomes Daniel J. Lloyd, Founder & President - Minority Millennials, Inc. "Our mission is to help young people of color to access jobs, build wealth and become civically engaged." To learn more, please visit their website ⁠https://minoritymillennials.org

    Episode 29: Hungry for Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 16:51


    Paule Pachter discusses two informative articles currently featured in Long Island Cares' "Hungry for Change" newsletter focusing on college and pet food pantries. hungry for Change

    The Legislative Sessions Episode 6: NYS Assemblyman Keith Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 21:19


    NYS Assemblyman Keith Brown discusses the current legislative session in Albany and some of the high and/or low points that will impact Long Island, including support for hunger assistance services.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Children nutrition programs in schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 14:32


    In this episode, Paule Pachter chats with Long Island Cares Child Nutrition Program Specialist Kerry Tooker and Spiro Tsirkas of the City of Glen Cove Youth Bureau. Listen in as they discuss the unique challenges and solutions for feeding the over 60,000 food-insecure kids living on Long Island.

    Episode 28: Our communities most needed items and how you can host a food drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 16:26


    Billy Gonyou, Food Drive and Community Events Manager at Long Island Cares describes the process for corporate, civic, and other organizations interested in sponsoring a food drive to benefit The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank. Billy also discusses what types of foods are most requested by our neighbors in need, as well as by numerous food pantries that are members of Long Island Cares, Inc.

    Episode 27: Donors and Special Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 16:18


    Kaylin Peterson, Philanthropy Manager at Long Island Cares, Inc., discusses her role in cultivating new individual and corporate donors. She also describes upcoming special events to support the regional food bank that all Long Islanders are invited to attend, including Paws Walk to benefit Baxter's Pet Pantry and the annual Harry Chapin Tribute Concert in Eisenhower Park scheduled for July 16.

    The Legislative Sessions Episode 5: NYS Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 17:47


    As New York's legislative session comes to an end, NYS Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz discusses some of the legislative highlights, wins and losses that will have an impact on Long Island.

    The Legislative Sessions Episode 4: NYS Senator Mario Matera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 18:29


    NYS Senator Mario Matera discusses the accomplishments and issues as the NYS legislative session comes to end. We take a closer look into such topics as crime, energy, education, and of course food insecurity in an honest and candid conversation.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Nutrition and Our Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 14:34


    Long Island Cares provides more than just food. Learn how our nutritionists provide lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables and educate our communities.

    Episode 26: Summer Hunger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 16:48


    Kerry Tooker, Manager of Child Nutrition Programs at Long Island Cares, Inc., describes Long Island Cares' Summer Meals Program, which provides healthy meals for children experiencing food insecurity during the summer months when schools are closed. Working collaboratively with our partner agencies, Kerry oversees providing nutritious meals to some of the 65,000 children on Long Island that rely upon the regional food bank for a summer lunch or breakfast.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Cona Elder Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 17:11


    Paule Pachter welcomes Jennifer Cona, Managing Partner of Cona Elder Law. "There are so many things that go into elder law, and one of our priorities is to help people with all of that under one umbrella." To learn more, please visit their website https://conaelderlaw.com

    Episode 25: Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, Family & Children Assoc. Part One and Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 31:30


    Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, President and CEO of the Family & Children's Association discusses addiction on Long Island, kids' mental health, gun violence, and vulnerable seniors with Paule Pachter.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Robert Vitelli CEO LGBTQ Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 18:10


    Robert Vitelli, CEO of the LGBTQ Network, shares with us the tailored programs offered at the center and the significant need for these programs within our community. "The level of stigma that people in our community continue to face, even though there's been such great advances, is still very palpable and can be very challenging and demoralizing." Robert Vitelli, MA, CEO, LGBTQ Network

    Episode 24: Robert Vitelli, CEO of the LGBTQ Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 17:56


    The LGBTQ community is extremely diverse and has a variety of needs. Older adults face significant levels of isolation and are often rejected by their families. 50% of LGBTQ people are not out at work because they fear losing connections with their co-workers. 25% of LGBTQ people live in poverty and are more susceptible to food insecurity. Robert Vitelli, CEO of the LGBTQ Network, takes us inside the LGBTQ Network and its essential role in the LGBTQ community. "We are a home, and we are a voice. Not only for the LGBTQ community but for their families and their support system." Robert Vitelli, MA

    Episode 23: Meredith Michaels, CDO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Long Island

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 15:03


    Paule Pachter and Meredith Michaels, CDO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, discuss the importance of consistent mentorship for children in our community. Big Brothers Big Sisters' mentors come from all types of backgrounds, areas of industry, professional experiences, and ages. They are looking for someone that is committed, someone who shows up.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Marcel Leis, Director of Veteran Services, Association for Mental Health & Awareness Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 14:34


    Part Two of our interview with Marcel Leis, Director of Veteran Services at the Association for Mental Health and Wellness. The Association for Mental Health and Wellness, a not-for-profit corporation based in Ronkonkoma, NY, provides programs, services, and advocacy for people facing mental health challenges with an enhanced focus on serving military Veterans.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Marcel Leis, Director of Veteran Services, Association for Mental Health & Awareness Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 14:51


    In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we would like to re-introduce Marcel Leis, Director of Veteran Services at the Association for Mental Health and Wellness. The Association for Mental Health and Wellness, a not-for-profit corporation based in Ronkonkoma, NY, provides programs, services, and advocacy for people facing mental health challenges with an enhanced focus on serving military Veterans. Watch this two-part series to learn about the resources available in your community and how you can help.

    Episode 22: Laura Harding, President of Erase Racism Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 16:02


    Paule Pachter, President and CEO of Long Island Cares continues this impactful and informative conversation about racism with Laura Harding, President of Erase Racism.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Meredith Michaels, CDO of Big Brothers Big Sisters discusses discuss the importance of consistent mentorship.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 15:20


    What does it mean to be a big and a little? Find out as you listen to Paule Pachter and Meredith Michaels, CDO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, discuss the importance of consistent mentorship for children in our community. Big Brothers Big Sisters' mentors come from all types of backgrounds, areas of industry, professional experiences, and ages. They are looking for someone that is committed, someone who shows up.

    Episode 21: Laura Harding, President of Erase Racism Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 14:50


    “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced” James Baldwin. Join Paule Pachter as he takes a deep dive into a critical issue that affects all of us. Racism is different for everyone, and it works for everyone, but together we can make change.

    Episode 20: Colleen Merlo, CEO of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 15:40


    Paule Pachter and Colleen Merlo, CEO of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, deeply dive into our community's mental needs, including the help our veterans need.

    The Legislative Sessions Episode 3: NYS Senator Jack Martins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 21:35


    NYS Senator Jack Martins join Paule Pachter, President & CEO, and Michael Haynes, Vice President for Government Affairs and Advocacy to discuss happenings in Albany including, a discussion about the NYS budget.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Terri Alissi, HIA-LI President & CEO discusses their impact on the Long Island Business community.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 13:22


    HIA-LI is a powerful force in regional and economic development for Long Island. Paule Pachter discusses with Terri Alessi-Miceli, HIA-LI President, the they role within the Long Island Business community.

    Episode 19: Tia Muller, a homesteading gardener and volunteer at Long Island Cares talks about giving back.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 18:22


    Tia Muller, a homesteading gardener who also volunteers at Long Island Cares, donates the food she doesn't use to feed her family to feed the hungry on Long Island.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | Colleen Merlo, CEO, Association for Mental Health and Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 15:42


    Paule Pachter and Colleen Merlo, CEO of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, deeply dive into our community's mental needs, including the help our veterans need.

    Episode 18: Inside Long Island Cares' Satellite Locations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 18:49


    Dali Boczek, Director of Satellite Services joins me to discuss our six locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk County that provide emergency food pantries, information and referral services, and other opportunities where people can get involved in supporting our neighbors struggling with food insecurity.

    Episode 17: Hosting Food Drives & Community Eve

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 15:51


    Billy Gonyou, Food Drive and Community Events Manager discusses how people, organizations, and businesses can sponsor a successful food drive to benefit Long Island Cares-The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank.

    The Legislative Sessions Episode 2: NYS Assemblyman Charles Lavine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 20:39


    NYS Assemblyman Charles Lavine join Paule Pachter, President & CEO, and Michael Haynes, Vice President for Government Affairs and Advocacy to discuss happenings in Albany including, a discussion about the NYS budget.

    Episode 16: Hope for the Homeless

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 18:51


    Each month, Long Island Cares provides emergency food to nearly 900 homeless people living on the streets and in the elements. John McKeon, our homeless outreach coordinator discusses our Hope for the Homeless mobile outreach program and the challenges we encounter while trying to help our "un-housed neighbors" keep safe.

    Episode 15: Equitable Food Acces

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 23:00


    Dr. Jessica Rosati, Vice President for Programs and Ana Penavic, Research Assistant discuss Long Island Cares' new publication entitled, "Equitable Food Access: An assessment of racial and cultural food barriers on Long Island," and focus on what our organization is doing to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.

    Episode 14: Disaster Preparedness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 17:04


    Lisa M. Owens, Program Manager for Long Island Cares discusses the role of the regional food bank in responding to emergencies such as Superstorm Sandy, COVID-19, and climate change. We also take a look inside Long Island Cares' disaster plan which if updated annually as new challenges impact our organization and the communities we serve.

    Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | 2023 Legislative Agenda with Michael Haynes, VP Government Relations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 16:19


    Long Island Cares' Paule Pachter, CEO, and Michael Haynes, Vice President for Government Relations & Advocacy, discuss 2023 Legislative Priorities, including the potential passage of the Farm Bill and our hope that it is fair, responsive and helps strengthen The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). They also discuss the upcoming cuts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and its devastating effect on our communities.

    Episode 13: Inside a Kosher Food Pantry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 18:41


    Rivka Halpern, LCSW, Director of the Rena Skolnick Food Pantry, a part of the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC in Cedarhurst talks about food insecurity within the Jewish and Kosher communities.

    Episode 12: Why We Volunteer - Adopt-A-Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 20:22


    Long Island Cares' volunteers Maresa Hoheb and Karin Spencer discuss the rewards of volunteering with our Adopt-A-Family holiday meals program. Both retired professionals, they discuss the importance of helping our neighbors in need and the many rewarding experiences they've had at the regional food bank.

    Episode 11: Younger Voices Talk About Hunger

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 21:59


    Carlos Jennings a Radio and Television Production student at Suffolk County Community College joins me for a discussion about the younger generations' opinions and feelings related to hunger and food insecurity in suburbia. A candid conversation about poverty, services and advocacy.

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