Staten Island is home to dozens of not-for-profit organizations whose members share a passion for community service, and the borough’s Rotary Clubs work year-round in a number of fundraising capacities, all of which contribute to the betterment of Staten Island.
So, during these trying times amid the ill effects of the coronavirus pandemic, they’ve been stepping to the plate in ways we could have never imagined.
Not only have members of the Mid-Island Rotary Club been donating food to restock the food pantries at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, the Stapleton Union American Methodist Episcopal (UAME) Church, the St. Peter’s Food Pantry and Project Hospitality, but have been distributing PPE including masks and gloves to volunteers and patrons at the above locations. Their next food donation will be in another week.
“Since this pandemic began the need for food has risen tremendously,” said Linda Aubrey, secretary of the Mid-Island Rotary Club. “Much of the funds we used for this have been generously donated to the Bernard Del Rey Memorial Fund. Bernard was a prominent Rotarian in our club who passed away too soon, and this money was donated in his name. He always felt the importance of feeding the hungry, so we are continuing his legacy.”
