Located in Seaford, NY we provide various types of assistance to families, men, women and children, free of charge. We run several different projects simultaneously to aid those in need while also producing volunteer opportunities for people to help their local community.
What We Collect
Warm socks/spa socks
Hand cream no scent
Unscented wipes
Hand sanitizer
Lip balm
Tea bags... peppermint, chamomile, ginger, lemon tea
Citrus Candy
Lozenges
Ginger chews
Silk pillow cases
Word search
Sudoko
Pencils/pens
Cooling eye mask
Crochet
Lap blankets
And non seam crochet hat
All trial sized toiletries (deodorant, body wash, shampoo conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hand sanitizer, chapstick)
Bottled water
Gallon size Ziplock bags
Reusable Shopping bags
Baby diapers all sizes
Baby wipes
Baby formula (all types)
Full size baby toiletries (baby shampoo, baby wash, baby lotion, baby rash cream... desitin, butt paste, A&D ointment)
Crochet or knitted Lap blankets, baby blankets and seamless hats
Introducing Our NY Team
Beth
Hi I'm Beth I'm a CoFounder of For the Love of Petes Pantry. I've long worked with those in need as a retired pediatric medical assistant as well as a former TA with a local preschool. As a mother with a family of my own I'm eager to get many more opportunities to provide relief to struggling families in our community!
Claudia
Hi my name is Claudia! I am a retired NYCEMS/FDNY Paramedic. Proud mom of Sam and Dan. Co-founder of For the Love of Pete's Pantry. Being able to help those in need together with my children gives us the opportunity to show others that there is kindness and good in this world. Can't wait to see how many more lives we can touch and help in our future.
Nic
Hey! My name's Nic, I'm 23 years old and an alumni of Island Trees as well as Long Island University. I'm currently working as a Teachers Assistant for children with special needs and disabilities. I've been working with For The Love Of Pete's Pantry since its inception back in 2020, this organization has given me the chance to give back to so many communities beyond just my neighbors. I'm excited to see what the next years bring for this pantry and who we can help next!
Sam
Hello, I'm Sam! I'm 23 years old, and an Island Trees High School Alumni and a Nassau Community College Graduate. I'm currently working as a Teachers Assistant for special needs children. I have been a Team Member of For the Love of Pete's Pantry since it started in 2020. Helping those in need is the most fulfilling feeling I've ever experienced, and plan on teaching others that kindness goes a long way.
Dan
Hi Dan here. I graduated from Island Trees HS Class of 2020 and I've been working with Pete's Pantry since the very beginning. I make music and I'm also a lifegaurd instructor for the Town of Hempstead. I can't wait to see what the future holds for Pete's Pantry!
Our Partners
Our other volunteers that work with us, have a partnership with us.
Some of our most
popular projects include:
Thanksgiving 2022
We also did Thanksgiving Baskets. 58 families were adopted for a total of 119 people. They were given a Turkey and all the trimmings.
Easter Family Adoptions
Easter 2022 Easter baskets were donated for 34 families for a total of 77 kids.
Christmas 2022
We arranged for 68 families to be adopted for a total of 162 children who got Christmas gifts this year.
New Projects
Pete's Power Packs (chemo packs) Warm socks/spa socks Hand cream no scent Unscented wipes Hand sanitizer Lip balm Tea bags... peppermint, chamomile, ginger, lemon tea Citrus Candy Lozenges Ginger chews Silk pillow cases Word search Sudoko Pencils/pens Cooling eye mask Crochet or knitted Lap blankets And non seam crochet hat Baby bundles Baby diapers all sizes Baby wipes Baby formula (all types) Full size baby toiletries (baby shampoo, baby wash, baby lotion, baby rash cream... desitin, butt paste, A&D ointment) Crochet or knitted Lap blankets, baby blankets and seamless hats Pete's Blessing Bags All trial sized toiletries (deodorant, body wash, shampoo conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hand sanitizer, chapstick) Bottled water Gallon size Ziplock bags Reusable Shopping bags
Letters of Recognition
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Volunteer Opportunities
Do you knit or crochet? We are always in need of handmade lap blankets and no seam hats for people going through Chemotherapy treatments and baby blankets and baby hats.