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Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank has been on a mission to feed Long Islanders facing food insecurity and address its root causes since our founding by the late Harry Chapin in 1980.
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URGENT NEED FOR DONATIONS
Adopt-a-Family 2022
Program extended to Nov. 18
Urgent Need!
We need your help. There is not enough to meet the need.
We have extended Adopt-a-Family to November 18th. We will not have enough donations to meet the needs of our community. If you are able, we would greatly appreciate your help.
Not everyone's Thanksgiving dinner looks or tastes the same
Example dishes below
American Traditional
- Turkey
- Stuffing
- Mashed Potatoes
Central and South American
- Chicken
- Tortillas (Flour/Corn)
- Vegetables
Caribbean Islanders
- Pork Loin
- Rice
- Flan
Kosher
Kosher Certified
- Chicken
- Cranberry Sauce
- Vegetables
In addition to traditional American Thanksgiving meals, Adopt-a-Family 2022 will also provide meals to families who celebrate with other holiday foods reflective of their culture.
Providing culturally relevant foods that align with our neighbors’ preferences reduces food waste, diet quality, and a dignified experience is ensured for all.
We have multiple meal basket options for your to choose from. Examples of some items are listed above. A full list will be sent to you after you register.
- American Traditional
- Central and South American
- Caribbean Islanders
- Kosher
Simply fill out the form to select what type of meal you are interested in donating! After we receive your selection, we will send you a list of the items you will need to collect along with packing information.
Thank you for being part of the
Long Island Cares Family.
Did You Know?
STUDENTS CAN EARN ONE HOUR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR EVERY ONE FAMILY THEY ADOPT!
1 Student + 1 Adopt-a-Family Bundle = 1 hour of Community Service*
*Multiple students cannot share hours for the same meal bundle nor can hours be split. Students donating multiple packages as a group will receive one general letter for the donation as a whole. We cannot provide individual letters unless they are donated individually by a student.
Looking for a different way to help?
Consider donating to help Long Island Cares purchase the items needed to provide a Thanksgiving Meal to your neighbors in need.