Approval by the full Legislature could come as soon as Wednesday, Nov. 20.
(HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Siela A. Bynoe (D – Westbury) and Legislator Scott M. Davis (D – Rockville Centre) are pleased to announce that the Hempstead-based Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) is on track to receive a $50,000 grant in support of its philanthropic 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.
Starting as a small soup kitchen in 1983, the INN has since grown and evolved into a regional network of soup kitchens to feed hungry Long Islanders and expanded its scope a year late to provide emergency shelter for unhoused individuals. Today, the INN operates the largest soup kitchen on Long Island, emergency shelters, a long-term housing program and a free clothing boutique and resource center.
“I have had the privilege of working closely with the INN on numerous occasions to devise innovative, comprehensive programs. One recent example is the Journey Program, which provided nutrition assistance, temporary emergency shelter and access to bilingual mental health counseling resources for dozens of Nassau’s most vulnerable residents,” Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Bynoe said. “Their track record makes it abundantly clear they will be excellent and thoughtful stewards of these resources, and I look forward to joining my colleagues in a unanimous vote on Nov. 20 to authorize this grant.”
“Born of humble roots and a desire to give back, the Interfaith Nutrition Network has grown to become a regional philanthropic leader in efforts to combat hunger, homelessness and poverty in our region,” Legislator Davis said. “We are blessed to have the INN based in the First Legislative District, and I know they will put these funds to tremendously good use as they continue to address these critical needs. I am thankful that we have cleared this first hurdle and look forward to this grant receiving unanimous approval from the full Legislature on Nov. 20.”