• (631) 643-7591
    1434 Straight Path
    Wyandanch, New York, 11798




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Who We Are

The Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center is a not-for-profit organization serving Wyandanch and its surrounding communities. Our dedicated staff, volunteers, and donors believe that we must follow God’s call to meet the needs of others, one individual at a time. It is our challenge and commitment to live out the words of Bishop Gerald Ryan for whom our center is named.

“Concern for our brothers and sisters is at the heart of the Christian community.”

-Bishop Gerald J. Ryan

Community Programs

Food Pantry

The Gerald J. Ryan Outreach food pantry provides emergency food assistance to those in need in the Wyandanch area and neighboring communities. The pantry is one of the largest food pantries of its kind on Long Island—providing assistance to an average of 15,000 men, women and children annually.

Clothing Room

Clothing is essential to survival, but often too costly for the many families we serve. The clothing at the Outreach center is available to anyone in need, at no charge. Clothing and many other household items are made possible through a variety of donations, which include clothing, shoes and many other items.

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Summer Camp

The Gerald J. Ryan Summer Camp at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Wyandanch has served the community for over thirty years. We enroll 100+ children in Grades 1 – 6. The campers take part in camp activities for five weeks during late June and July, Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Get Involved!

There are many opportunities to get involved with our organization. Learn more about our Volunteer Program and find out how you can make in-kind and financial donations to support our efforts.

Outreach Center Update – 50/50 and Active Shooter Training

Friends, Just a few items: If anyone would like a 50/50 raffle book and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to participate in our Summer Camp fundraiser, please reply to this email with your address.  Thank you in advance for your support.   The drawing will be held at the Golf Outing on May 22nd, and you need […]

Outreach Center Summer Camp Golf Outing

Friends, Here we go. We are back! The Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center’s Annual Golf Outing will be held on Monday, May 22nd, 2023, at the Indian Hills Country Club. On the 50th anniversary of the Outreach and the 40th anniversary of the Summer Camp, we are having our golf outing as a much-needed fundraiser […]

Outreach Center Update

With the holiday months behind us, I would like to extend a very special thank you to all those individuals that enabled the Outreach to fulfill its mission of serving families in need with food, winter coats, clothes, and not forgetting toys for the kids. We are now gearing up for our spring and summer […]