The INN Steps Out to Meet South Woods Students in Syosset

Submitted by Syosset Schools

Sixth-grade students at South Woods Middle School in the Syosset Central School District were treated to a special presentation on Oct. 15 as they learned about a special organization that helps combat homelessness and hunger on Long Island.

Dana Lopez, the communications director at the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) in Hempstead, visited the library at South Woods to speak with the kids about the hidden problem of homelessness.

The students were asked to imagine not having any food in the refrigerator or having to put everything they own into a shopping cart. Lopez played a 5-minute video that introduced what the INN does, which includes feeding 250-500 hungry Long Islanders in its soup kitchens every day. Kids also learned about the various homeless shelters the organization runs and got a sneak peek at how those shelters function.

Students asked questions and gathered information on how they can volunteer to help at the INN. The presentation was delivered to all sixth-graders throughout the day.

Photo: Dana Lopez addressed sixth-graders at South Woods Elementary School to discuss her work at the INN.