A Huge Thank You to AHEPA 319!

Their unwavering commitment to our cause has made a significant impact in our mission to provide nutritious meals to children in need. With their donation, we can continue to ensure that every child has access to wholesome food, promoting their growth and well-being.

Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, AHEPA 319, for your exceptional generosity and for being an invaluable partner in our mission. Together, we are making a lasting impact on the lives of children, one meal at a time.

Wading River Elementary School is Spreading Joy and Kindness!

We are incredibly proud to share the heartwarming initiative by Wading River Elementary School. The entire school came together to create lovely cards for all the children receiving backpacks from Agape Meals for Kids.

The students poured their hearts into each card, personalizing them with creativity and empathy. The result? A beautiful collection of heartfelt messages that will bring smiles to the faces of these amazing children, and remind them that they are important.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to the teachers and staff for fostering a culture of compassion and unity. Your commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals is truly inspiring.

A special shout-out to the incredible children who took part in this project! Your kindness and thoughtfulness have made a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Once again we extend our deepest thanks for your compassion and generosity!

Sending a huge thank you to Theatre Three’s Vivian Koutrakos, Jeffrey Sanzel, and the entire cast and crew of ‘Something Rotten!’. By organizing an ongoing food drive and encouraging theatergoers to contribute, Theatre Three has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to giving back and making a difference in the lives of Long Island children in need.

Take a look at this incredible donation made by St. Nicholas parish in Flushing, Queens!

Thank you to Terryville Elementary and Clinton Elementary for choosing to support Agape Meals
for Kids during their annual Souper Bowl Canned Food Drive!

Terryville Student Council and Clinton Elementary did an amazing job of spreading the word and collecting canned food. Now, all those donations are going right into the backpacks Agape Meals for Kids prepares each week.

You showed us how the power of teamwork and community spirit can really make a difference.
Thank you!

And a huge thanks to the teachers, staff, students, and families who all pitched in to make this
food drive a success. You’re the best!

We’re Celebrating Recognition and Support!

We are thrilled and grateful to announce that Agape Meals for Kids has been formally recognized by the Comsewogue Board of Education during their recent board meeting.

They acknowledged the role that Agape plays in supporting students within the district through our backpack program and provided us with a certificate of recognition. We want to especially thank Amanda Prinz and Dana Urbinati for the work they did towards these efforts!

We’re also excited to share that Agape Meals for Kids has been included in the Career Advisory Committee Meeting at the Comsewogue High School. This opportunity allows us to collaborate and provide valuable resources for students.

Sending a huge thank you to the Comsewogue Board of Education for their recognition and support. Together, we can end childhood hunger on Long Island.

A Big Thank You to the Miller Avenue 2nd Grade Student Council and Miller Avenue PTO!

We are absolutely thrilled to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the 2nd Grade Student Council and PTO at Miller Avenue for their outstanding efforts in organizing their 4th annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser. ☘️

They raised a whopping $475 for Agape Meals for Kids! These funds are going straight to making sure every backpack we hand out is full of fun and nutritious food for the weekend. It will ensure that kids who need it the most won’t go hungry.

In this photo, our wonderful volunteer delivery drivers Debbie and Billy are accepting the check on behalf of Agape.

To the Miller Avenue 2nd Grade Student Council and PTO, thank you so much!

Thank You Lift Jesus Higher Fellowship!

Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and express our deepest gratitude to Lift Jesus Higher Fellowship for their unwavering commitment to making a difference in our community. Their incredible generosity and dedication to serving others are truly remarkable.

By becoming a monthly supporter of Agape Meals for Kids, they have demonstrated a profound understanding of the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need. Their selfless contributions are an important part of the filled backpacks that go out every week.

But their impact goes far beyond financial support. We believe that Lift Jesus Higher Fellowship’s involvement embodies the true spirit of service, kindness, and giving.

Join us in extending a heartfelt thank you to them for their extraordinary commitment to serving others!

Terryville Elementary School has done it again!

You might remember reading about their Souper Bowl fundraiser. Or how they made Christmas cards, and then stuffed Easter Eggs for Agape backpack recipients.

Well, they just finished a food drive for Agape Meals for Kids and collected over 600 pounds of food, including 250 cereal boxes!

This school community is full of compassionate and active students and staff who are making a difference in our world. Thank you to each of you, and to teacher/advisor Ms. Dana Urbinati, Ms. Madison Urraro, and Ms. Kendra for your support!

Thank you so much to the St. George Ladies Philoptochos and St. George Parish!

We were so blessed to receive our first donations from Connecticut! The St. George Ladies Philoptochos in Norwalk CT ran a big food drive for Agape Meals for Kids, and we are so grateful for their support.

It’s so encouraging to know that good people everywhere care deeply about our children and are willing to work hard to support backpack programs like Agape.

Thank you so much to the St. George Ladies Philoptochos and St. George Parish in Norwalk, CT. Your donations and the lovely reusable bags you used to pack them are already helping us work to end childhood hunger on Long Island.

The Book Fairies have delivered more magic!

We were so honored to be invited to the Book Fairies home base where we chose nearly 500 books. These priceless treasures will go into special Spring Break bags for all of the children who receive Agape Meals for Kids backpacks.

Your donation of books gives children in need access to the transformative power of reading. We are grateful for your support in our mission because we know that empowering young minds is as important as making sure they have food to eat. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity.

It is especially meaningful to us that this is the second time this year that Book Fairies has supported Agape. Your ongoing commitment to our cause demonstrates a level of dedication that is so encouraging.

Thank you, Book Fairies!

Cereal Box Dominoes through the Hallways!

Recently we received a very touching and heartwarming message from a teacher at Boyle Elementary whose students receive Agape Meals. In the letter she said, “I truly appreciate your generosity and it brings me so much comfort knowing they’re well fed throughout the weekends.”

She went on to share that her students wanted to give back and chose to run a cereal food drive for Agape Meals for Kids. They set up cereal box dominoes down the hallways before giving us 147 boxes of cereal! It’s overwhelming to see their eagerness to give back and to donate. They are an inspiration to us all!

Kudos to this teacher for helping her students follow their hearts and take real action to help others.

St. Paraskevi Church Shines a Light on Faith in Action

The Ladies Philoptochos of St. Paraskevi have once again demonstrated the power of faith in
action. This dedicated group of women recently participated in the District’s Children’s
Weekend Backpack Food Drive Collection and selected Agape Meals for Kids as the recipient of
their generous donations.

The result was a collection of food, drinks, and snacks that will make a real difference as we
continue to work hard to ensure that each child registered with Agape receives a full backpack
of weekend food every Friday.

The generosity and thoughtfulness of the Ladies Philoptochos of St. Paraskevi are making a
meaningful impact in the lives of many children in our community. We know that St. Paraskevi
Church is proud to have such dedicated and compassionate members.

The Ladies Philoptochos have once again shown that faith and action go hand in hand.
Thank you so much!

Five Stars for the students at Boyle Elementary

Students at Boyle Elementary School took action. They ran a book drive to collect books for our Spread the Love Valentine’s Day campaign.

We’re giving every child receiving an Agape backpack a special gift of a brand-new backpack, books, and PB&J for Valentine’s Day and the Presidents’ Week break. With the help of this book drive, we’ve collected enough books to hand out generously!

To the Boyle Elementary students: Collecting and donating books is not just a great way to support your community, but it also teaches important values such as empathy, compassion, and responsibility. We are so proud of each one of you for making a positive impact and for giving so generously to others.

We hope this experience inspires you to continue making a positive impact and to continue making a difference in the world.

A Souper Bowl of Caring!

Thank you to Terryville Elementary and Clinton Elementary for choosing to support Agape Meals
for Kids during their annual Souper Bowl Canned Food Drive!

Terryville Student Council and Clinton Elementary did an amazing job of spreading the word and collecting canned food. Now, all those donations are going right into the backpacks Agape Meals for Kids prepares each week.

You showed us how the power of teamwork and community spirit can really make a difference.
Thank you!

And a huge thanks to the teachers, staff, students, and families who all pitched in to make this
food drive a success. You’re the best!

We’re giving a standing ovation to the School of Rock of Port Jeff Station!

They gave amazing performances over the weekend at the Suffolk Theatre. But that’s not all! For each performance, they encouraged everyone to bring non-perishable food items to donate to Agape Meals for Kids.

We are so grateful to have talented, caring musicians in this community who use their gifts to
help others. The food collected is already making a difference to children living with food
insecurity right here in our communities.

Thank you to the School of Rock for your kindness and generosity!

Thank You Georgia Misoulis and Kimco Realty!

We are so grateful to Kimco Realty for the time, resources and care they put into 50 filled backpacks. They looked amazing and everything was used and enjoyed by the children who received them! These backpacks show how much you truly care about the children you’re helping, and it was such a joy to distribute them.

We are excited to share the amazing gift we received from Decision Women. This phenomenal group of women made up over 45 packages of food for Agape Meals for Kids and decorated the packages beautifully!

It’s so encouraging to have people like this support Agape and help make a difference in the lives of children on Long Island.

Thank you, Decision Women, for your support!

Thank you to Pam Jones-Nill and to all the amazing bakers at Thermo Scientific,

We want you to know how much we appreciate each one of you, and all the time, effort, and ingredients that you put into the bake sale for Agape Meals for Kids!

The baking each of you did must have been fantastic, because the bake sale raised an incredible amount for Agape Meals for Kids.

We know about the high cost of food and baking ingredients because every week we’re purchasing food to fill backpacks. For you to choose to use your resources to help us out means the world.

Thank you, Caryn and Troy Albert!

Thank you so much to Caryn and Troy Albert who didn’t hesitate to help with purchasing pancake mix and syrup for our Thanksgiving pancake breakfast. Their children, friends, and Peconic Hockey athletes spent time decorating gift bags and creating messages of care in addition to purchasing the pancake meal ingredients. We learned that the Agape children were so excited to get their bags and it made their Thanksgiving day more special. Thank you again for your very generous support!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a big heartfelt thank you to all of our generous donors!

It’s because of you that every Agape child will have a special pancake and hot cocoa breakfast to enjoy with their families.

This gift of care will make this Thanksgiving special and happier for the children in our program.

Again wishing you all good health and happiness this Thanksgiving!

We’re sending out a strong thank you to Celeste Rice and Tri Fit Physical Therapy! Celeste set up a donation bin for Agape Meals for Kids at Tri Fit and collected over 130 lbs of food. Wow!

We love that you’re helping people live healthier lives and giving back to the community by collecting for Agape. Thank you, Celeste and Tri Fit!

Thank You Parishioners of St. Paraskevi Church in Greenlawn NY

We are so grateful for all the kind and giving hearts at Saint Paraskevi church in Greenlawn, Long Island. You organized and collected enough donations to completely fill 175 backpacks. And then you gave even more time and effort and packed those backpacks. All we need to do is deliver them. Amazing! Every child who receives a backpack is also receiving the gift of Agape from St. Paraskevi church. They will know that they matter, and that people care very much about them. This is a beautiful thing.

We are so thankful for all the generous people at the Heritage Trust! We are excited to be able to send gifts of pancake mix and syrup home with children to enjoy Thanksgiving breakfast with their families. We know that this will make this Thanksgiving more special for them- all because you cared and chose to help.
This is the type of donation that has us smiling as we picture all those families eating together.
It may be one of the only meals they’ve had together in a while. What a beautiful way to celebrate this season of thankfulness!

Wow! Over here at Agape Meals for Kids we’re STILL sorting through all the donations that these young athletes collected over the weekend. We love the character, compassion, and action that the Peconic Hockey Foundation is building through events like this. And we can’t wait to deliver this week’s backpacks and get those donations into the hands of children in our communities. Thank you so much to every athlete and parent who gave their time and energy, to everyone who bought non-perishables to donate, to Stop & Shop for hosting, and to the Peconic Hockey Foundation!

Thank You Theatre Three!

We’re sending a standing ovation to Theatre Three and the cast of Guys and Dolls!

They ran a food drive for Agape Meals and we are so appreciative- thank you!

If you haven’t been to this “Broadway on Main Street,” you need to go! Fantastic talent and beautiful hearts live here.

Thank you Comsewogue Public Library!

“Thank you to the Comsewogue Public Library’s Great Give Back Event on Saturday. The excellent staff did a marvelous job organizing it and 132lbs of food was collected. Thank you so much!”

Thank you so much for the amazing fundraiser you put together for Agape Meals for Kids. This was the first fundraiser ever for Agape, and we’ll treasure it forever.

We’re grateful for all your support, and the way you’ve all embraced Agape Meals for Kids. With the hurricane’s impact still around us, you managed to put on a wonderful, welcoming event.

We loved listening to Lou Lomangino of Southbound in the greenhouse, guests enjoyed winning fantastic raffle prizes, and we raised much-needed funds for Agape.

Everyone who attended had a truly enjoyable time, and we know that these good feelings carry over to Agape. Just another great thing you’ve done for the organization. It was an honor to work together with you towards the goal of ending childhood hunger on Long Island.

Thank you to the organizers, to the talented musicians, to the many businesses and people that donated prizes, and to all the kind and giving people who came to support Agape!

Thank you Evan and Troop 349!

A little while ago, Eagle Scout Evan Sanders took the time and effort to go out and collect food for Agape Meals for Kids.

We love that the Scouting organization encourages community service. But Evan didn’t do this for any credit or requirement. He just did it to help us out.

We’re inspired by youth like Evan. Thank you for caring about the kids in your community!

Thank you so much Bob Koch and Koch Tree Services Inc. for your donation! We greatly appreciate all of your generosity and support.

A Big-Hearted thank you to Lisa Savino at Atelier Hair Studio for organizing a food drive and collecting so much food with her clients!

Thank You Domenic for bringing all your enthusiasm, energy, and kind heart into your volunteering with Agape Meals for Kids!

Thank You Stop and Shop!!!

Our local Stop and Shop store have been helping us host food drives for Agape Meals for Kids. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our local Long Islanders.

Thank you to Rocky Point, Miller Place, South Setauket, and East Setauket Stop and Shop store managers and shoppers! We are so grateful for your compassion and giving hearts toward the vulnerable children of Long Island.

Thank you to Ms. Jillian Otero and the students of Smithtown High School West FAST Summer Program!!!

Thank you all so much for collecting food for our program!

Agape Meals for Kids needs people like you to help us feed hungry children. And you all came through with shining colors!

We love how you got your families to help with collecting food. When you tell others about childhood hunger, you share important information. We hope that when others hear about Agape, they want to help too!

Thank you again for taking your time and using your energy to collect food for Agape Meals for Kids. We hope you know how much you helped us.

Here is a message from the students:

Agape Meals for Kids would like to tell everyone how incredibly generous the Starbucks in our area are! We have been very blessed to have the support of the local Starbucks as their chosen charity for the month of April.

As a small local group solely focused on providing food insecure children here on Long Island with weekend meals, we absolutely rely on the help and kindness of people just like you.

Sometimes it’s hard to see the real people behind big brands. You’ve proven that our local Starbucks stores are powered by pretty wonderful people.

We are so very grateful to all the good Starbucks management and employees in our area who continue to collect food and volunteer for Agape Meals for Kids.

Thank you!