Donations made through the program will support pediatric cancer research into solid tumors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
The store sells lawn and garden supplies, truck and towing accessories, tools, clothing, and pet supplies.
Pachter called his time with Long Island Cares the "most rewarding and productive period" of his 46-year career in nonprofit human services.
Ambrose Rajendran said he and his family have experienced food insecurity, fueling his own hunger to give back at Long Island Cares.
Students created decorative villains using 71,170 pounds of donated food. "Empathy and service are alive and well in the next generation!"
"I will not let my eye problems prevent me from doing what I must," said Byron Crutcher, who volunteers at Long Island Cares once a week.
The truck, funded by a Bank of America grant, will allow food-insecure Long Islanders to select fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost.
Features include a 360-degree gaming arena; private game suites; a revamped menu; a sports bar; a midway and prizes; and more.
"It’s not part of the job description for nurses to be a punching bag." A LI company's product allows nurses to discreetly call for help.
"Families having a tough time making ends meet will now get the money back they would be spending on school meals," an LI Cares VP said.
The business donates its ice hockey rink to organized first responder squads, children's teams, and more.
"It was very nice of her to give me that big gift, and she doesn’t even know me," Charlee, 8, said of the charity's founder.
The café will feature soups, salads, sandwiches, and freshly baked goods.
Aubrey Hutson, 10, a massive Swiftie who is battling cancer, saw her dream come true when she got to watch Taylor Swift from the floor.
"We kept telling her, 'Next time we’re in Miami, it’s going to be for Taylor. It’s not going to be for cancer,'" the charity's founder said.
The truck will bring fresh produce, exclusively grown by Long Island farmers, to food-insecure communities.
Long Island Cares expects to provide up to 1 million pounds of food annually, purchasing it from local farms.
"We're excited about the opportunity to continue expanding our footprint across new local communities to serve more Long Island residents."
Food insecurity has skyrocketed on LI from 2021 to 2022 - increases of 58.3% overall and 63.4% for children. And it's not getting better.
The charity aims to get children involved in philanthropy, fund research and give childhood cancer patients fun things to do.