Two Long Island Teams Join Forces Against Hunger

This holiday season, two sports teams from Long Island are stepping up to help their community. The Strong Island roller derby team and the Long Island Nets basketball team are teaming up with Long Island Cares, a local food bank. The Nets are planning to collect food at three home games in early November. Fans who donate will get a discount on team merchandise. The roller derby team will highlight Long Island Cares at their last game of the season. They'll set up donation boxes and give the food bank time to speak to the crowd. Both teams want to raise awareness about food insecurity, which affects many Long Islanders, including kids. The Nets have been working with the food bank since 2020, and the roller derby team sees this as a chance to support their chosen family and the wider community.