Reported by: Yuqi Nie
On December 8, 2024, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, AYLUS Syosset Branch volunteers supported Island Harvest to conduct a food drive at Stop & Shop, located at 3750 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756. The team comprised Yuqi Nie, Elva Chen, Justin Lin, and Kingston Lu, each dedicating four hours to the event.
Event Details:
- Coordination with Store Management: Store manager Kevin was instrumental in facilitating the event, providing support and ensuring smooth operations.
- Addressing Scheduling Conflicts: Upon arrival, the volunteers discovered that the Levittown Fire Department had also scheduled a food drive at the same location, arriving around 10:30 am. After discussions, both groups agreed to share the venue: AYLUS volunteers managed the main front exit, while the fire department utilized the back exit.
- Volunteer Activities:
- Engaging Shoppers: Volunteers distributed flyers to incoming customers, informing them about the food drive and encouraging contributions.
- Collecting Donations: The team graciously received donated items from patrons, expressing gratitude and organizing the contributions into designated bags and boxes.
- Special Donations: Generous donors contributed three frozen turkeys. These were stored in the store’s freezer during the event and retrieved upon its conclusion.
Post-Event Actions:
After the food drive, the collected goods and monetary donations were delivered to Island Harvest’s warehouse at 126 Spagnoli Road, Melville, NY 11747.
Volunteer List and Hours:
Yuqi Nie(4 hours), Elvis Chen (4 hours), Justin Lin(4 hours), Kingston Lu(4 hours)
This collaborative effort not only provided essential resources to those in need but also exemplified the community’s spirit of cooperation and generosity. The AYLUS Syosset Branch remains committed to serving the community and looks forward to future initiatives.
