Pronto of Long Island, Inc. announced today that the agency is a recipient of a $10,000 award from the National Grid Foundation, which will be used to help Pronto address the increased demand for food at its food pantry. Over the past year the number of food insecure clients needing assistance from Pronto has increased four-fold.
“This generous award will go a long way in helping us help others who require our services now more than ever,” said Executive Director Marc Soto. “We are extremely grateful for the National Grid Foundation’s support of our programs.”
The National Grid Foundation has kicked off 2021 by helping its neighbors with food access, human services and emergency heating fund support assisting local communities impacted by COVID-19. With a $1.5 million donation, more than 50 non-profit organizations across New York, Mass. and Rhode Island will aid thousands of individuals with basic human needs, hunger relief, and address fuel-neutral winter energy costs. During 2020, the National Grid Foundation Board of Directors approved a total of $2 million in COVID-support funding to assist communities in need, including the currently announced gift.
About Pronto of Long Island
Pronto opened in 1969 from the vision of a group of committed lay people and clergy at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church. Since then, it has gone through several reincarnations resulting in unique partnerships with Catholic Charities, food distributors and local markets, as well as health, social service and educational providers. Pronto has been able to flourish based on contributions of food, clothing, furniture, household items and monetary donations. As always, this vision is fueled by prayer and the hard work of committed volunteers, and with these two powerful elements, Pronto cannot help but succeed. Pronto is a nonprofit partner of the United Way of Long Island. Pronto’s full mission is to feed the hungry, clothe the needy, welcome the stranger and provide healing and hope to everyone who walks through our doors.
Pronto of Long Island, Inc. is a member of the FREE Network, which collaborates with a variety of diverse 501(c)(3) nonprofit partners on educational, vocational, rehabilitative and a myriad of other creative initiatives to enhance the local communities and the lives of more than 35,000 people that reside within them. Each of the valued partners of the FREE Network have a unique mission, vision and strategic goals that are aligned in purpose, and embody the spirit of the meaningful work we do every day.
About Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE, Inc.)
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE, Inc.), founded in 1977, benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE, Inc. to help individuals of all abilities realize their full potential. FREE, Inc. provides a diverse array of supports and services including housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. For more information, please call 516-870-1614 or visit www.familyres.org.
