For Immediate Release
August 25, 2026

Stop & Shop Donates $10,000 to Support Three Suffolk County Community College Food Pantries

Stop & Shop Donates $10,000 to support three Suffolk County Community College food pantries.

With a new academic year about to begin, Stop & Shop today announced a $10,000 donation to Suffolk County Community College through its Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program. The donation, provided through Stop & Shop gift cards, will support the college's three food pantries, helping students access nutritious food and other essentials so they can focus on their studies instead of worrying about where their next meal will come from.

Suffolk County Community College serves approximately 26,000 students across its three campuses, with nearly 37% of students receiving Pell Grants. The college's food pantries provide a safety net for students facing food insecurity, ensuring access to nutritious food and other essential resources when they need them most.

The college's commitment to addressing food insecurity stretches back decades. Suffolk County Community College operates food pantries at its Ammerman Campus in Selden, Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood, and Eastern Campus in Riverhead, providing students with access to food and other essential resources. The Brentwood pantry, located on the Michael J. Grant Campus, was the first college food pantry established in New York State and has been serving students since the 1970s.

The Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program helps remove barriers that can impact students’ success in the classroom by ensuring consistent access to food. The program supports local schools by providing gift cards and cash donations to stock existing pantries or establish new ones.

“We are deeply grateful to Stop & Shop for this generous donation and for its commitment to supporting our students,” said Suffolk County Community College President Dr. Edward T. Bonahue. “Our food pantries provide an important resource for students facing food insecurity, and this support will help ensure that students across all three campuses have access to nutritious food and can remain focused on achieving their educational goals.”

“As students prepare to begin a new academic year, no one should have to worry about where their next meal will come from,” said Daniel Wolk, External Communications Manager for Stop & Shop. “Suffolk County Community College's food pantries provide an invaluable resource for students across Long Island, and we are proud to support their efforts through our School Food Pantry Program. This $10,000 donation will help ensure more students have access to the nutritious food they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.”

Stop & Shop’ School Food Pantry Program currently supports more than 290 schools across its five-state footprint, serving more than 49,000 students and families each month. In New York, Stop & Shop's School Food Pantry Program supports more than 120 schools, including 51 across Long Island, and plans to open several more during the 2026-27 school year. For more information about Stop & Shop’s School Food Pantry program, visit https://stopandshop.com/pages/school-food-pantry-program.

About Stop & Shop

A neighborhood grocer for more than 100 years, Stop & Shop is focused on delivering a wide assortment of fresh, healthy options at a great value through strong weekly sales and everyday low prices. Its new GO Rewards loyalty program delivers personalized offers and allows customers to earn points that can be redeemed for gas or groceries every time they shop. Stop & Shop customers can choose however they want to shop - whether it's in-store or online, which offers both delivery and same-day pickup. The company is committed to making an impact in its communities by fighting hunger and working to ensure no student has to go to school hungry through its Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program. Headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC is an Ahold Delhaize USA Company and employs over 50,000 associates and operates more than 350 stores throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey. To learn more about Stop & Shop, visit www.stopandshop.com.

About Suffolk County Community College

Suffolk County Community College is the largest, most comprehensive community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 26,000 students in over 100 degree and certificate programs. With approximately145,000 alumni, Suffolk County Community College is dedicated to meeting the demands of regional employers. The college has built an extensive track record of successfully training and educating its students through pathways from high school to college and into careers.