Free Christmas dinners on Long Island
Long Island's needy can go to several places for a free meal on Christmas Day. Credit: AP
Here is a list of free dinners being held on Christmas Day for Long Island’s needy:
* Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 22 E. 18th St., Huntington Station. Noon-2 p.m. For more information, call 631-271-2466
* Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket. 5-7:30 p.m. For more information, call 631-941-4271 or 631-748-0079.
* Mercy INN, 17 S. 20th St., Wyandanch. Noon-1 p.m. For more information, call 631-643-5117.
* Federation of Organizations, 456 Waverly Ave., Patchogue. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Clients should RSVP in advance. For more information, call Ms. Bennett at 631-447-6460, ext. 2114.
* Mary Brennan INN, 100 Madison Ave., Hempstead. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call 516-486-6243.
* Harvest for the World, 90 Pleasant Ave., Roosevelt. 1-3 p.m. For more information, call 516-623-4498.
* Also, on Saturday a free dinner will be served at Love and Mercy Soup Kitchen, 1818 Fifth Ave., Bay Shore, from noon-2 p.m. For more information, call 631-273-7979.
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