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Mario Bento And Grace Motta Earn Suffolk Zone Awards

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School senior Mario Bento and Grace Motta were recently selected as the winners of this year’s Suffolk Zone Awards. Bento is a member of the varsity football team, winning AllCounty honors this season. Motta, an AP Scholar and member of the varsity girls soccer and track teams, won a Hispanic Heritage Student Achievement Award scholarship. Both students earned summa cum laude designation for achieving a weighted GPA between 96.50 and 100.

The Suffolk Zone Chapter of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance annually gives awards to one male and one female student in each Suffolk high school, selected for excellent achievement in physical education, outstanding character and leadership in schoolwide activities.

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By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for March is Canine Companions®

www.canine.org

Canine Companions is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Independence shouldn’t be limited to those who look or live a certain way, so they are proud to provide their dogs and support services free of charge to recipients.

the puppies are old enough to enter their professional training program, they head to one of their six regional training centers, located in Northern California, Southern California, Texas, Ohio, New York and Florida.

SUFFOLK ZONE AWARDS - Elwood-John H. Glenn High School students Mario Bento and Grace Motta were recently named winners of this year’s Suffolk Zone Awards. Photo courtesy of Elwood School District

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Clients come to Canine Companions because of their reputation, the quality of their dogs, the experience of their training sta and the desire to lead a life with greater independence. The organization is proud to have various chapters and training centers across our nation that operate o of these six core values:

Teamwork: They believe in the joyful and transforming power of the partnership between an individual and their dog.

Compassionate Service: They treat everyone they serve with respect and empathy.

Integrity: They do what is right guided by honesty, accountability and sincerity.

Community: They practice inclusion and acceptance to build positive relationships within their diverse community.

Excellence: They conduct ourselves with professionalism in pursuit of the highest standards.

Innovation: They continually pursue new ideas to unleash their greatest potential.

Canine Companions uses Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and crosses of these two breeds. Most of their dogs come from their selective breeding program, but occasionally donated puppies are accepted if they meet the strict qualification requirements. Their puppies are raised by volunteers who selflessly take them to classes that teach them basic obedience and house manners. When

The organization typically places between 325 and 375 service dogs per year. Once a dog has completed professional training, it is ready to be matched with a person with disabilities. The match is made at one of their regional training centers during Team Training, a two-week group class.

During Team Training, students learn to manage the service dog’s behavior, to direct the dog to respond to commands it has learned and to assume responsibility for maintaining the health and well-being of the dog. Each dog can really make all the di erence in the life of its new partner. A Canine Companions service dog can not only open doors, pick up dropped items, turn on the lights and alert its partner of important sounds, but they can also increase confidence and independence.

To learn more about this organization, please visit www.canine.org or call 631.561.0200.

Stay tuned for next week’s article to learn more about their Long Island location, located in Medford, NY and find out how you can get involved!

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column,please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

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Vision to Reality: Design Your Life person

In Person at Northport Public Library

Thursday, March 2, 7:00 p.m.

This dynamic presentation will cover the principles of success used by many leaders and business owners since the Industrial Revolution. Led by Tom Stack, an established business professional with over 30 years of consistent experience in his field, this discussion aims to help you: set personal goals; perform better at work and in your personal life; feel better about yourself; and, create new positive habits. Registration is underway. NENA496

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March Happenings

Thursday, March 2 7:00PM

March Business Meeting

Join the Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Unit at the Amityville Senior Center. Open to all members and newcomers for women 18 years and up. New members should arrive 15 minutes early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more information.

Saturday, March 4 10:30AM-12:30PM

Eye To Eye Group Meeting

Join Eye to Eye, a support group of visually impaired members of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Long Island Chapter for their monthly meeting at the Freeport Memorial Library. Zoom option also available. Contact Frann Glick at 516-2321257 for more information or email glickchick1@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 4 2:30PM-3:30PM

Irish Dance Performance

Presented by Show Stompin' Irish Dance at the Freeport Memorial Library. Contact 516-379-3274 ext. 501 for more information.

Saturday, March 4-5 10:00AM-7:00PM/5:00PM

Long Island Pet Expo

Come enjoy a true family event at Suffolk Community College, Grant Campus. Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome. Adults $15, Children, $6, Military/Senior $13. Visit www. familypetshows.com for special discounts.

Sunday, March 5 2:00PM-4:00PM

58th Annual East Islip

St. Patrick's Day Parade

The parade will begin in front of the East Islip Public Library and travel west along Main Street passing by the grandstand at St. Mary's RC Church and ending at Irish Lane. Rain or shine. Fore more information email localhibernians@gmail.com.

Items listed are free of charge. Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, call 631.226.2636, extension 211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

Wednesday, March 8 6:00PM-7:00PM

Yoga For Breast Cancer Patients/Survivors

Yoga tailored for breast cancer patients and survivors on the second Wednesday of every month at the North Fork Breast Health Coalition. Dress comfortably and bring your own yoga supplies such as a mat, blocks, belt, pillow and water. Visit www.northforkbreasthealth.org/ services for more information.

Saturday, March 11

1:00PM

Women In Long Island's Past

Discover the stories of the remarkable women of Long Island at the River State Park Preserve. The lecture is free for Friends of Connetquot members and $5 a person for non members. Visit www. friendsofconnetquot.org/calendar to register.

Saturday, March 11 8:00PM

Guilty Pleasures Band

The Ultimate 80's Tribute Band will be performing at Brumidi Lodge Deer Park. It is $15 per person cover charge; doors open at 7:15PM, Show begins at 8PM. Cash bar, Limited Concert Menu available for purchase. Mature audience only (21+). For tickets contact Dan 631514-9772 or Anita 631-422-6914.

Sunday, March 12 1:00PM-3:00PM

Thyroid Cancer Support Group

Free virtual meeting for thyroid cancer survivors. This support group is free and open to any survivors and their families and friends. Contact Abby Melendez at 516-6085113 or longisland-ny@thyca.org.

Thursday, March 16 6:30PM-8:30PM

Saints Day Social

Join us at the Brumidi Lodge to celebrate St. Patrick and St. Joseph. Dinner, refreshments and dessert included. $40 per person, ages 7 and under are free. Contact Karen at 631-943-3622 to purchase tickets in advance.

Saturday, March 18 9:00AM-12:00PM

4-Leaf Clover 5K Run/Walk

Rain or shine at the East Moriches Middle School. The rst 100 participants are guaranteed a race t-shirt. Money raised is being used for community projects in the Greater Moriches and Eastport Areas. Contact 516-531-3323 for more information.

Sunday, March 19

1:00PM-2:00PM

St. Patrick's Day Parade

The parade begins to form up at noon in the area of the Finley Middle School at Forest Avenue and Dosoris Lane in Glen Cove. It steps off at 1PM and proceeds through the streets of downtown Glen Cove, ending at 70 Glen Street. For more information visit www. glencoveparade.com

Saturday, March 25

9:00AM-11:00AM

Breakfast With The Easter Bunny

Held at Brumidi Lodge Deer Park. Ages 3 and under are free. Ages 4-12, $12 and 13+ are $18. This includes breakfast, toy auction, 50/50 raffle, lottery cash board raffle and crafts. Contact Karen at 631943-3622 to reserve your seat or table.

Monday, March 27

1:00PM

Music Lover's Club

Enjoy a free musical performance the last Monday of every month through April at the United Methodist Church in Islip, Meeting Room 1. Refreshments to follow. For more information contact Donald Warner at 516-993-9032.

Tuesday, March 28

6:30PM

Wantagh Preservation Society Meeting

Interesting "Show &Tell" meeting planned. Bring any Wantagh related items to share information on, or just come and listen. Light refreshments will be served. Contact 516-8268767 for questions.

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Peer Support Project

In Person at Northport Public Library

Wednesday, March 8, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

The Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project was created to assist veterans, service members, and their families to achieve and sustain personal health, wellness, and purpose in their post-service lives through the support of trained veteran volunteers. Stop by the lobby in the Northport building and speak with a peer mentor to learn about free programs and services for Long Island veterans of all eras.

Pulled Pork Sliders (Zoom)

Thursday, March 9, 12:00 p.m. Join The Baking Coach and learn how to make delicious pulled pork and pretzel buns from scratch.

These recipes—including a bonus one for homemade BBQ sauce—will be emailed to registrants before the program. Registration is underway. NENA506

NAC Presents! World Groove Collective

In Person at Northport Public Library

Thursday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. Join original music artist Jack Licitra and multipercussionist Richie Guerrero for a collaboration merging NOLA, pop, blues, and jazz melodies with AfroCuban and West African Rhythms. Registration is underway. NENA507 This program is co-sponsored by Northport Arts Coalition.

Introduction to Google Sheets (Zoom)

Tuesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of the spreadsheet application Google Sheets including workbook creation, data entry in cells, formulas,

and formatting text and pages. Prerequisite: you must have a Google account and password before class begins. Registration is underway. NENC608

The Netherlands

In Person at Northport Public Library

Wednesday, March 15, 2:00 p.m.

Travel with us through the Netherlands as we explore its history, art, architecture, cuisine, and festivals—no passport required! There is so much packed into this tiny nation. Reminisce about a previous visit or get inspired to plan a future adventure. Travel tips will be given. Registration is underway. NENA508

Communication & Interview Skills (Zoom)

Thursday, March 16, 3:00 p.m.

Be prepared! Lisa Owens, a Long Island Cares New Paths to Achievement Program Manager, will discuss the goals and importance of an

interview. Learn effective tools in preparation for the interview process; the appropriate skills, behavior, and dress code for an interview; and what to do after an interview. Registration is underway. NENR456

“Pure Joy” with Paige Patterson In Person at Northport Public Library

Sunday, March 19, 2:00 p.m.

The Library is thrilled to welcome back vocalist Paige Paterson with her concert “Let’s Hear it for the Girls,” in honor of Women’s History Month. Ms. Patterson pays homage to the female artists whose influences helped shape the American musical landscape. Enjoy the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Tina Turner, Carol King, Alicia Keys, and more. Registration is underway. NENA509

Demarco And Tyll Named Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalists

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School students Angelina DeMarco and Nathaniel Tyll were recently named semifinalists in the 2023 Coca-Cola Scholars Program, recognizing

their exceptional academic achievements, leadership ability and dedication to community service.

DeMarco and Tyll were two of only 51 Long Island students and just 1,157

students in the nation to earn semifinalist status, giving them a chance to earn one of 150 CocaCola Scholarships worth $20,000 each to be announced this spring.

COCA-COLA SCHOLARS SEMIFINALISTS - Elwood-John H. Glenn High School students Angelina DeMarco and Nathaniel Tyll were recently named semifinalists in the 2023 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Photo courtesy of Elwood School District

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Urban Air Lake Grove, located at 3147 Middle Country Rd, Lake Grove, is running a special birthday promotion for Long Island birthday parties. Now until March 31, you can book a birthday party for any day in 2023 and get $50 off.

Packages start at just $359 and include park access for all of your guests; even better, book a private party room for the ultimate birthday experience! Urban Air was voted #1 for best birthday parties on Long Island and is ready to serve you!

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Harborfields Musicians Selected For All-Eastern Honors

Following their selection for the New York State School Music Association’s All-State programs earlier this school year, three Harborfields High School students were chosen to join the National Association for Music Education’s AllEastern ensembles. These extremely select groups highlight and pull from

the best of the best from approximately 12 different states. Senior Breckyn Beechey (cello, orchestra), junior Peter Hoss (tenor saxophone, jazz band) and senior Chris Hummel (violin, orchestra) will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform with their peers from across the region when they gather together in Rochester in

Student-Readers Earn BMX Bike Stunt At Washington Drive In Harborfields

Surprised students at Washington Drive Primary School in the Harborfields Central School District recently found out that they had won the Principal’s Challenge for reading

2,023 hours during Parents as Reading Partners week. Their exciting reward was getting to watch a BMX bike rider perform stunts and jump over two “lucky administrators,”

Principal Kathryn McNally and Assistant Principal Kerry Neira, to celebrate the young readers’ PARP accomplishment.

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“We’re so proud of these students,” K-12 Music Department Coordinator Dan Bilawsky said. “They’ve worked incredibly hard throughout their time in Harborfields and have most certainly earned this tremendous recognition and honor.”

SELECTED FOR ALL-EASTERN HONORS - Following their selection for the New York State School Music Association’s All-State programs earlier this school year, three Harborfields High School students were chosen to join the National Association for Music Education’s All-Eastern ensembles. Pictured from left: Chris Hummel, Peter Hoss, Breckyn

STUDENT-READERS EARN BMX BIKE STUNT - Students at Washington Drive

Primary School celebrated winning the Principal’s Challenge for reading 2,023 hours during Parents as Reading Partners week by watching a BMX bike rider perform stunts and jump over Principal Kathryn McNally and Assistant Principal Kerry Neira. Photo courtesy of Harborfields Central School District

Beechey. Photo courtesy of Harborfields Central School District

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School’s varsity wrestling team recently won the title at the Suffolk County Division II Dual Meet Championship at Bay Shore High School.

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Win Suffolk County Dual Meet Championship

Facing a tough Port Jefferson team in the finals, Glenn (14-6) fell behind 24-8. Guided by coach TJ Brocking, the Knights rallied to win four of their last five to earn a 32-27

victory and the team’s first title since 2015. Moving up two weight classes, senior Anthony Mirando beat Port Jeff’s Cade Delgado to give the Knights their first lead of the meet, before the

Royals retook it.

Glenn wrestler Kevin Vides then pinned Braden Cesarski to secure the championship. The county victory earned Glenn a spot at the NYSPHSAA

Dual Meet Championships at SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse.

Tommy Aiello is 28-0 and ranked first in New York State in his weight class,

while Anthony Mirando is 28-1 and ranked fourth. The Knights are currently ranked fourth in the state.

- Elwood-John H. Glenn High School’s varsity wrestling team recently won the title at the Suffolk

Bay Shore High School. Photo courtesy of Elwood School District

Scouts Participate In Scout Sabbath And Scout Sunday Services

A Scout is Reverent... Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies, and Girl Scouts and their adult scouting volunteer leaders participated in the celebration of the Scout Sunday Mass held at St. Thomas More R.C. Church in Hauppauge on February 12,2023 at  St. Thomas More R.C. Church Hauppauge and in the Scout Sabbath via zoom on February 3, 2023 at Temple Beth Chai of Hauppauge.

St. Thomas More R.C. Church (which sponsors Boy Scout Troop 343) was one of the Matinecock District (Scouts BSA)’s Host

Churches for the Catholic Faith during the start of National Boy Scout Week and Temple Beth Chai of Hauppauge was one of the four area temples to host (either via zoom or hybrid with “in person” services).

In addition to the volunteer uniformed Scouting Leaders, the members of the local Boy Scout Troops, Cub Scout Packs, and Brownie and Girl Scouts participated in and attended the Mass.

Father Antony Asir, who was the Celebrant for the Mass, blessed the Scouts and their leaders during the service. There were scouts from across the nation

that participated via zoom connections at Temple Beth Chai as Rabbi Alan Stein led the Jewish Sabbath services. As the Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 113th year of serving youths, local Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Explorers attended and participated in the annual “A Scout is Reverent” recognitions during the Scout Sunday Services at various local Catholic and Protestant Churches and at the Jewish Scout Sabbath services held locally at area temples and synagogues during the month of February.

Four Thomas J. Lahey Students Prove “Outstanding” At Wordmasters Challenge

Lia Davila, a fifth grader at Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School in the Harborfields Central School District, recently earned a perfect score of 20 in the difficult Blue Division during the first of three meets in this year’s WordMasters Challenge. It is a national vocabulary competition involving nearly 125,000 students annually. Nationally, only 55 fifth graders achieved this result. Other TJL students who achieved Outstanding designation in the meet included fourth grader Fiona Shumack and fifth graders Henry Soper and Sophia Stout.

The students were coached in preparation for the WordMasters Challenge by the LEAP teacher, Linda Scarth. All four students were honored at the Harborfields Board of Education’s Jan. 18 meeting. The WordMasters Challenge is an exercise in critical thinking that first encourages students to become familiar with a set of interesting new words (considerably harder than grade level), and then challenges them to use those words to complete analogies expressing various kinds of logical relationships. Working to

solve the analogies helps students learn to think both analytically and metaphorically. Although most vocabulary enrichment and analogy-solving programs are designed for use by high school students, WordMasters Challenge materials have been specifically created for younger students in grades three through eight. They are particularly well suited for children who are motivated by the challenge of learning new words and enjoy the logical puzzles posed by analogies.

A PERFECT SCORE! - Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School fifth grader Lia Davila was honored by the Harborfields Central School District Board of Education for earning a perfect score in the first of three meets in this year’s WordMasters Challenge. Photo courtesy of Harborfields Central School District

A Year Of Science For Seven Students From Harborfields

Seven Harborfields High School students – Maeve Baron, Clarissa Bues, Adeline Chunton, Alexis Ebanks, Katie Smith, Sara Tovar-Guacaneme and Emily Xie – are currently participating in the Science Journal Club at Cold Spring Harbor

Laboratory, a program that was built exclusively for the Harborfields Science Research program. Throughout the school year, the students regularly meet with the library archivist and various scientists to discuss and present scientific journal

articles. They have also had a chance to see behind the scenes of a few stateof-the-art laboratories as well as access the archives containing some of the original works of the many famous Cold Spring Harbor Labs scientists from the past century.

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Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to again join Long Island Cares and help it “rain food for cats and dogs” by hosting a pet food drive now through the end of May Legislator Donnelly’s district office is serving as a drop-off location for the 12th Legislative Pet Food Drive where much-needed pet food and supplies will be collected to benefit Baxter’s Pet Pantry of Long Island Cares (www.licares.org). In previous years, constituents of the 17th Legislative District have generously

donated to this annual drive.

All donations go directly to Baxter’s Pantry. While 5 and 10 pound bags of dog and cat food, canned food, kitty litter and new pet toys are most needed, all pet nourishments are welcome including food for hamsters, fish, birds and ferrets.

Items may be dropped off at Legislator Donnelly’s District Office, located at 130 West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm until May 31. As per health code requirements, all pet

food must be unopened and in original packaging. For more information or to make an appointment to donate outside of these hours, call (631) 854-4433.

“Hard times impact all members of the family, including our animal companions,” said Legislator Donnelly. “Families shouldn’t have to decide between feeding themselves and feeding their beloved pets. I am happy to partner with Long Island cares again on this important and much needed cause.”

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PET FOOD DRIVE FOR BAXTER’S PET PANTRY OF LI - Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly shows off the more than 650 pounds of pet food and supplies donated by local residents to his district office in Huntington Station during a previous Baxter’s Pet Pantry of Long Island Cares Legislative Pet Food Drive.

A YEAR OF SCIENCE FOR SEVEN STUDENTS - Seven Harborfields High School students – Maeve Baron, Clarissa Bues, Adeline Chunton, Alexis Ebanks, Katie Smith, Sara Tovar-Guacaneme and Emily Xie – are currently participating in the Science Journal Club at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Photo courtesy of Harborfields Central School District

The Atelier At Flowerfield Presents

The Second Annual Middle And High School Art Students Juried Show Opening Reception

Saturday, March 4th, 12noon-2pm

The Second Annual Middle and High School

Art Students Juried Show opens Thursday, March 2nd and features over 100 pieces of artwork presented by 75 students from Middle and High schools in Nassau and Suffolk County. This year’s participation is double the number of students who responded to our first show last year!

Accepted art students represent the following schools: Bay Shore High School, Bellport High School, Bellport Middle School, Commack High School, Copiague Middle School, East Rockaway High School, Farmingdale Senior High School, Finley Middle School, Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School, Great Neck North High School, Harborfields High School, John F. Kennedy Middle School, Miller Place High School, Nesaquake Junior High School, North Babylon High School, Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy

High School, Port Jefferson High School, Robert C.ushman Murphy Junior High School, Rocky Point High School, ShorehamWading River High School, Stony Brook School, The Knox School, Walt Whitman High School, Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School, Ward Melville High School, Wellingham C. Mepham High School, and William Floyd High School.

Prizes will be awarded in two age bands: 11-14 years of age and 15-18 years of age. The first place in each age band will receive an Atelier gift certificate valued at $240. This gift certificate may be used towards one four-week class session or a choice of summer workshops. Second and Third place awards will also be granted in each age band.

The Second-place winner will receive an Atelier hat and apron. The Third-place winner may choose either an Atelier hat or an Atelier apron.

Three Young Harborfields SPARK Scientists Train At Brookhaven Lab

This exhibition encourages the work of Middle and High School student artists and is being held in The Atelier’s 2,000 square foot gallery, which functions both as a professional studio space and exhibition area.

The Atelier at Flowerfield seeks to encourage our future artists by offering classes and workshops with exceptional, professional instructors and exhibitions by students and instructors as well as local and visiting artists in Atelier Hall.

Our educational offerings include free lectures, an extensive fine art library, and Scholarship and Fellowship programs for aspiring professional artists, and worthy students.

We promote creativity and student success by engaging the community. For more information, contact communitydevelopment@ atelierflowerfield.org or call 631-250-9009.

Harborfields High School students Clarissa Bues, Matt Cook and Anna Duff are currently participating in the Student Partnerships for Advanced Research and Knowledge program at Brookhaven National Laboratory, which provides high schoolers an

opportunity to become visiting researchers at the lab’s scientific facilities.

During the summer, the three SPARK students were trained in the process of protein crystallization by two BNL scientists. Throughout the winter, they will work

on crystallizing a novel protein for analysis in the National Synchrotron Light Source II in order to publish their structure in the Protein Data Bank. This state-of-the-art device is able to image proteins to some of the highest resolutions in the world.

HARBORFIELDS SPARK SCIENTISTS TRAIN AT BROOKHAVEN LABHarborfields High School students Clarissa Bues, Matt Cook and Anna Duff are currently participating in the Student Partnerships for Advanced Research and Knowledge program at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Photo courtesy of Harborfields Central School District

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No Kid Hungry Awards $20,000 To The American Academy Of Pediatrics New York Chapter 2 To Combat Child Hunger On Long Island

No Kid Hungry announced that it has awarded $20,000 to the American Academy of Pediatrics New York Chapter 2 to train Long Island pediatricians on how to screen for the effects of food insecurity and connect families in need with food assistance.

One in 7 children face hunger in New York. As trusted family confidants, pediatricians have unique insight into the lives of children and families. In their first five years, the average child visits a pediatrician 20 times.

The American Academy of Pediatrics New York Chapter 2 will use these trainings to develop and implement a screening tool for food

insecurity to triage all pediatric patients. The chapter will host nutrition workshops for parents and patients as well as identify family advisors to support and advocate for patients who are facing food insecurity.

“There is no voice that families trust more than their pediatrician. We are so proud to be partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics here in New York to mobilize doctors in the fight against child hunger,” said Rachel Sabella, Director of No Kid Hungry New York. “Pediatricians are usually the first to notice a change in a child’s health. This additional training will help them screen children for

signs of food insecurity and provide families with more resources to secure help.”

“Nutrition plays a critical role in children’s overall health and development, and pediatricians are here to partner with families to ensure they have access to healthy food,” said Moira Szliagyi, MD, PhD, FAAP, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Recently highlighted in the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, this grant is part of a national effort to provide pediatricians with the additional training needed to screen for food insecurity. No Kid Hungry will provide and offer

three different learning models to pediatricians based on each physician’s time capacity and work schedule. Pediatricians will be able to refer patients’ families to grocery benefits like SNAP and WIC, as well as other local and state resources for families through these learning models, which are the following:

A Self-Driven Online Learning Site called PediaLink will offer training materials that physicians can use to learn more about screening and referrals on their own time. An Interactive Training Model lets pediatricians receive training through a self-directive, interactive series of programs.

A Live Virtual Training

Model called the “Extension for Community Health Outcomes” will enable physicians to receive handson training.

About No Kid Hungry New York

No child should go hungry in America. But millions of kids in New York could face hunger. No Kid Hungry New York is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry New York is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization committed to ending hunger and poverty. Join us at NoKidHungry. org.