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With classes set to begin Wednesday, Sept. 6, for Shelter Island School students, the Center for Advocacy Support Transformation ( CAST) will be visiting the Island to distribute free backpacks with supplies for students on Monday, Aug. 21, between 3 and 6 p.m. at the the Manhanset Firehouse on Cobbetts Lane. There is no charge […]
Long Island cost of living: More families struggle to put food on the table, while many don’t qualify for food stamps By Olivia Winslowolivia.winslow@newsday.comUpdated July 27, 2023 3:41 pm For Khatisier “Kay” Mardice, getting the best food value for her family means making calculations about which store to patronize for items on her shopping list. She […]
NEWSDAY By Tara Smithtara.smith@newsday.com Updated May 25, 2023 8:47 pm Southold will use a portion of funds the town received under the American Rescue Plan Act to provide $450,000 in relief to fire departments and nonprofit organizations that combat hunger and address the shortage of housing in the area. The six member town board voted unanimously Tuesday to distribute $50,000 […]
CAST is accepting feminine hygiene products in honor of Period Poverty Awareness Week May 22-28, 2023 The Alliance for Period Supplies created Period Poverty Awareness Week to draw attention to the issue of period poverty and the negative impact it has on people who menstruate. We encourage everyone to join the movement and become advocates […]
SALE EXTENDED! GET GROWIN’ & GIVE BACK! On Saturday & Sunday, May 20-21 Papa’s Organic Plants will donate 20 percent of their proceeds to CAST! CAST’s long-time friends and supporters Walter and Linell Gaipa owners of Papa’s Organic Plants have extended their summer benefit for CAST through Sunday! For every dollar spent on Saturday, May […]
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