Island Harvest, Long Island's source authority on food rescue, is once again collaborating with Hofstra University in its fight to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island.  Fans attending the Pride's men's lacrosse game at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16^th against the 10^th-ranked University of North Carolina are invited to bring donations of non-perishable canned or packaged foods to help feed Long Islanders in need. 

Local high school and junior high coaches are encouraged to invite their lacrosse teams to attend the game and donate to Island Harvest.  Donors will receive a poster of the 2005 Hofstra Men's Lacrosse Team for their generous contribution.  Food collection bins will be located at the entrances of the James M. Shuart Stadium. 

For game information contact Hofstra University at (516) 463-6633, extension 1.  For more information about Island Harvest visit www.islandharvest.org or call (516) 294-8528. 

About Island Harvest

Island Harvest, Long Island's Source Authority on Food Rescue, serves as the bridge between those who have excess food and those who need it.  Since 1992, Island Harvest has rescued 30 million pounds of food, which supplemented approximately 23 million meals.  Equipped with a trained corps of dedicated volunteers coupled with over 500 commercial food establishments who donate excess food, Island Harvest rescues more than five million pounds of food each year, supplementing more than three million meals on Long Island.  Island Harvest is also actively involved in disaster preparedness, educational and awareness programs in order to support the prevention of nutritious food from becoming waste.   Island Harvest is a member of America's Second Harvest.  For more information about Island Harvest, visit www.islandharvest.org or call (516) 294-8528.