New City Rotary Donates $7,000 to Rockland County Food Banks

In its efforts to combat hunger in the community, the Rotary Club of New City recently donated the proceeds of its fall Wine & Food fundraiser to two organizations which provide assistance to struggling Rocklanders facing difficult times.

People to People, which provides assistance to nearly 14,000 households, was the recipient of a $5000 donation from the Rotary Club. In addition, Meals on Wheels, which delivers meals to 700 people throughout the year, received a donation of $2000.

Club President Larry Luxenberg presented the donation to People to People Board Vice President Robert Pitofsky and board member Cheryl Santi-Luks. Associate Director Jim Burton accepted the donation of behalf of Meals on Wheels.

For additional information about the Rotary Club of New City, please call

845-708-5306.