Food Insecurity Crisis - A Louisville food pantry ran out of food for the first time in almost 50 years due to increased demand [2] - Demand is outpacing available resources, creating a "perfect storm" for vulnerable populations [4][5] - Rising costs of groceries, rent, insurance, utilities, and transportation exacerbate the problem for those on fixed incomes [5][6] Resource Constraints - USDA food amounts received by pantries in Metro Louisville are down between 30% and 50% [7] - Pantries are serving an average of 130 people per day, three days a week [8] Call to Action - The community needs to step up and help their neighbors by increasing donations to food pantries [9] - Individuals should inquire about the specific needs of their local pantry and offer volunteer assistance [9] - Referring people to other pantries is a temporary solution, highlighting the need for increased support [8]

Core Points - A free farmers market for seniors aged 65 and older is being organized by Long Island Cares in partnership with PSEG Long Island, scheduled for July 9 [3][4] - The event will provide over a dozen locally sourced fresh produce items, supported by a grant from PSEG Long Island, along with cooking demonstrations by nutritionists [4][6] - The initiative aims to assist seniors in need of fresh food, with the event being first-come, first-served and running rain or shine [5][8] Partnership and Community Engagement - The collaboration between PSEG Long Island and Long Island Cares is highlighted as a successful example of community support [5] - PSEG Long Island has committed to sponsoring six community events, providing fresh produce and resources to seniors and veterans [7][8] - Long Island Cares serves over 1,500 seniors monthly through various programs, indicating a strong community focus [9] Additional Programs - Long Island Cares will showcase its "Farm to Truck" mobile farmers market during the event, funded by a $250K grant from Bank of America [6] - The partnership has been ongoing for four years, with each year seeing increased participation and improvement in services offered [6]