Island Harvest Retains Long Island Public Relations Firm Epoch 5

Hauppauge, NY - March 10th, 2015 - Island Harvest, Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization, feeding and supporting 316,000 Long Islanders annually, has retained Long Island public relations firm Epoch 5 to head up its public relations, branding and marketing initiatives.

With a mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island, Island Harvest will work hand-in-hand with Epoch 5  to help raise awareness about people who are hungry on Long Island and mobilize the community to support their neighbors in need by contributing funds, donating food, volunteering and/or becoming a corporate sponsor.

“Known for delivering results, Epoch 5 works with many prominent Long Island companies and organizations and is a recognized industry leader,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, President and CEO, Island Harvest.  “We look forward to working with Epoch 5 and its top-notch team to help us develop impactful and strategic marketing outreach initiatives and continue to make a difference in the lives of Long Islanders living with hunger.”

“Island Harvest has pioneered so many valuable programs for Long Islanders living with food insecurity and poverty, solidifying the organization as the leading hunger relief organization on Long Island,” said Katherine Heaviside, President, Epoch 5 Public Relations.  “Epoch 5 is privileged to be able to leverage our knowledge, experience and resources with this highly respected and impactful organization.”

Since 1992, Island Harvest has grown to become the largest hunger relief organization in the region, feeding and supporting 316,000 Long Islanders annually, helping to change the lives of millions.  By relying on volunteers, in-kind services, and donated food, more than .95 cents of every dollar donated to Island Harvest directly benefits Island Harvest’s robust programs and initiatives.

With a mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island, Island Harvest has pioneered innovative and effective food and product collection and distribution systems, hunger awareness and nutrition education programs, job training programs, services for targeted populations, and outreach and advocacy initiatives.  Island Harvest is the region’s leading agency in disaster relief and emergency response readiness for food and product distribution, support and services.  Island Harvest is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity.

For information on Island Harvest, visit www.islandharvest.org, call (516) 294-8528, or follow Island Harvest on Facebook.

Cait R Recent Columns | E-Mail A Long Island native, Cait was born and raised in Suffolk County, where she currently resides. Her passions include travel, local small business, and discovering new things to do on Long Island. A member of the Long Island Media & LongIslandYellowPages.com team for three years, she ensures that locals can stay up to date with the latest press releases, news, and insights. Also Read: LongIsland.com Releases its Annual Fourth of July Family Fun Guide for 2014 Win A Car Or Cash – ELIH Auxiliary Car Raffle Now Underway Opting Out of the Yellow Pages Book - An EcoFriendly Step into the Digital Era Attorney Mary Ann Aiello Elected Dean of the Nassau Academy of Law

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