(UNIONDALE, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé (D - Freeport) is thrilled to announce that the Nassau: Empowerment and Support for Tomorrow (NEST) food pantry at Nassau Community College is on track to receive a $10,000 grant in support of its hunger-fighting mission.
The Legislature’s Rules committee voted unanimously on Wednesday, Nov. 13 in favor of releasing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding; final approval from the full Nassau County Legislature could come as early as its scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 20 meeting.
Short for “Nassau: Empowerment and Support for Tomorrow,” NEST is a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit organization focused on promoting health and wellness by maintaining a free-choice food pantry that provides food, personal care items, and support services to students, employees, and families in need. Their philanthropic efforts are supported by the College community, Long Island Cares and Island Harvest, corporate donors, civic and religious organizations, and more.
“Last month, I had the privilege of touring NEST’s facilities at the College, and I was blown away by the passion that director Sharon Masrour and her entire team have for serving the community and honoring the dignity of their clientele,” Legislator Mulé said. “I am thrilled that we have taken this step toward providing them with resources in support of their noble mission, and I look forward to NEST earning unanimous approval from the full Legislature on Nov. 20.”