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Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap report revealed a staggering surge in the number of people with food insecurity on Long Island.

The study shows that the number of Long Islanders who are food insecure has gone up 10% in one year from 2022 to 2023.

“The supermarket prices are going through the roof, but the salaries are staying the same," says Helen Muhlhauser, from Ridge.

On Wednesday, many lined up for food at Lighthouse Mission’s mobile food pantry.

The pastor at Lighthouse Mission says they have seen a significant increase in the need for food.

Here's where to donate to the local food pantries:

https://www.lighthousemission.com/

https://www.islandharvest.org/