With food insecurity skyrocketing on Long Island during the pandemic, one Old Field teenager took it upon himself to help nearly 6,000 people through a virtual food drive. 

Jake Shangold, 18, is helping out those less fortunate during the pandemic by starting a virtual food drive with Island Harvest.

He handed out flyers everywhere in his community and spread the word on social media.

Shangold raised nearly $3,000 to help those in need of meals. 

Island Harvest said with the money Shangold raised, it will be able to help provide 6,000 meals for those in need.