Northport, NY - March 9, 2015 - At the invitation of Our Heroes Night Out, who provide dinner and entertainment for the homeless veterans at the shelter located at the VA Hospital in Northport, Legislator Robert Trotta and a nutritionist from Long Island Cares served a group of veterans venison sliders and an apple for a nutritious and healthy dinner.
Laura Lynn Iacono, Nutrition Resource Manager at LI Cares, spoke about the benefits of eating venison and that it is available at the LI Cares Harry Chapin Food Bank in Hauppauge. Ms. Iacono also discussed the services that LI Cares provides for the community. Legislator Trotta thanked the men for their service and LI Cares for preparing a delicious meal.
Helping out during the dinner were from left to right Kristine Kossegi Lehn, Chief Network Officer at LI Cares, US Army Captain Robert Cornicelli, Laura Lynn Iacono of LI Cares, Suffolk Legislator Robert Trotta and Sergeant First Class Allan Fajardo.
About Legislator Robert Trotta
Legislator Robert Trotta represents the 13th Legislative District, which includes Smithtown, Fort Salonga, Kings Park, San Remo, Nissequogue, Head of the Harbor, and St. James, as well as most of East Northport and parts of Northport and Commack. Legislator Trotta serves on the Legislature’s Budget & Finance, Education & Information Technology, Health and the Humans Services and Ways & Means Committees.
