(Community Service Day 2026) Farm for the Future with Island Harvest Food Bank

ABOUT COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY:

Join us for an exciting annual tradition, Community Service Day, which is a highlight of Welcome Week! This event offers incoming Seawolves a chance to engage in various service projects, both within and beyond the campus, throughout the day. As a token of appreciation, participants will be gifted lunch courtesy of Jersey Mike's Subs and a complimentary t-shirt (while supplies last). Check-in begins at 8:30AM in the Student Activities Center Auditorium, with our official kickoff at 9:00AM. Volunteers will be guided to their projects to begin at 10:00AM. For most projects, the day is estimated to conclude by 2pm (some off-campus projects may return to campus closer to 3pm). Be part of this impactful day as we come together to give back to the community!

ABOUT THIS SERVICE PROJECT:

Interested in fighting hunger and food insecurity on Long Island? Join Island Harvest to learn about food justice and sustainability, and make an impact through service. Students will help harvest and prepare fresh produce at the Healthy Harvest Farm. All produce collected will be donated to Island Harvest to support local food insecurity efforts across Long Island. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather appropriate clothing they don't mind getting dirty, closed-toe shoes, layers, long sleeves, hats, and sunscreen, as this project involves outdoor work. Work gloves are provided. Be advised that allergens like pollen, poison ivy, bees, and peanuts are present on the farm. 

Note: If the maximum number of guests are registered to attend this project, you may join the waitlist or view the Center for Service Learning and Community Service page to register for another Community Service Day project. You are still welcome to join us on August 21st if you remain on the waitlist - we will be happy to match you to projects with open availability!