Long Island couple Sara Pagano and Brian Fenley were meant to marry the first weekend in May but were forced to postpone due to the ongoing pandemic. Instead, they will put their time and money to good use by helping others during this unprecedented time.
“With all of the positive energy we have received from friends, family and neighbors, we want to channel that into an opportunity to celebrate love in a different but significant way and give back to help our community in need,” the pair explain on Facebook.
“Covid-19 has intensified food insecurity on Long Island, and on Saturday May 2 we are putting on our festive wedding attire and hosting a food drive to benefit Island Harvest and our local families here on LI.”
They plan to dress up, decorate their pick-up truck into a ‘wedding mobile’ and drive around their city picking up food donations for Island Harvest Food Bank.
“We haven’t really even though about ourselves. We’re worried about the fact that we’re still having jobs and money and a place to live and food,” Pagano explains. Because they are in a priviledged position, they want to do all they can to help those in need.
People wishing to donate to the food bank but cannot or do not feel safe dropping it off may sign up online. This couple will then pick up the donations and deliver it to the needy. Food insecurity has heightened amid the coronavirus pandemic, making donations even more important.
“These people are just there, they’re just trying to find out what their next meal is,” Fenley said.
“Since they cannot walk down the aisle this weekend, this amazing couple ❤️ Sara Pags and Brian Paulie ❤️ are channeling positive energy into raising food and funds for Island Harvest Food Bank to help us feed local families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We invite everyone to join these would-be newlyweds as they share the love across Long Island in helping us make sure that no one goes hungry. ❤️” wrote Island Harvest Food Bank on their Facebook page.
Feature image: Facebook / Island Harvest Food Bank
