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Food Bank Bites | Feb 2022

February is American Heart Month, a great time to focus on heart health. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in...

Locate Food

Need food? Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Food Bank is here to help. We distribute food through a network of member agencies...

Statement from Long Island Cares, Inc. in Support of Peaceful Protests and Social Justice

Long Island Cares COVID-19 Updates

*Update as of June 22, 2020 * Long Island Cares COVID19 Emergency response statistics: March - May, 2020 Number of people assisted at satellites that were...

Food Bank Bites | March 2021

March is National Nutrition Month®. This issue is all about healthy eating. In this issue:  Cooking Basics:Beets | Mashed Rutabagas and Turnips | Filling a Balanced...

The Rising Costs of Groceries

The Rising Costs of Groceries Long Island Cares has served Long Islanders in need for over 40 years. Throughout our history, we have seen many...

Bridging the Gap: The connection between pet food insecurity and human food insecurity

The connection between pet food insecurity and human food insecurityBridging the Gap Feb. 21 | Eric Dahl We live in a world where food insecurity...

No Kid Should Go to Bed Hungry

No Kid Should Go to Bed Hungry by: Rebecca Margolin Do you know what it’s like to go to bed hungry? To fall asleep in class...

Indigenous Traditions as a Model for Food Security and Sustainability

Page Not FoundIndigenous Traditions as a Modelfor Food Security and Sustainability Indigenous Traditions as a Model for Food Security and Sustainability By Landon D’Agate An exclusive...

Ensuring Bright Futures with Childhood Nutrition Programs

Page Not FoundEnsuring Bright Futures with Childhood Nutrition Programs As we get closer to the school bell ringing again, we should remind ourselves that...

Spreading Smiles and Collecting Meals for Hunger Action Month

Page Not FoundSpreading Smiles and Collecting Meals for Hunger Action Month Imagine a sunny September day filled with the promise of making a difference....

LICares_Studies

A study and assessment by Long Island Cares Food Insecurity & Equitable Food Access Child Food Insecurity on Long Island | 2023 Click here to...

The Alarming Reality of Food Insecurity Among NYS Adults

Page Not FoundThe Alarming Reality of Food Insecurity Among NYS Adults The Alarming Reality of Food Insecurity Among New York State Adults By Eric Dahl A...

Mental Health Fitness for Older Adults

Page Not FoundActivities to Boost Mental Health Fitness for Older Adults Mental health is an essential aspect of your overall fitness at any age....

Food Banks on the Frontline

Food Banks are on the Front Line to Feed Ukrainian Refugees and the Hungry in Eastern Europe: Long Islanders Can Help in These Efforts Once...

Political Depression and Tribalism In The U.S.

Political Depression and Tribalism In The U.S. Is Fueling An Acute Increase In Mental Illness But, It Doesn't Have To Become Chronic The political climate...

Food Insecurity Among our Seniors is too Important to Ignore

Food Insecurity Among our Seniors is too Important to Ignore There have been several articles published by our colleagues at Feeding America and the Food...

The Only Way Americans will Achieve Sensible Gun Control Legislation is to Control the Vote.

The Only Way Americans will Achieve Sensible Gun Control Legislation is to Control the Vote. Here we go again and again when it comes to...

Food Bank Bites | April 2021

Cooking with Pantry Staples • Tuscan Bean Soup • Chickpea Coconut Curry • Cooking with Kids: Whole Wheat...

Food Bank Bites | February 2021

This issue is all about 💗 health. • Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowls • Split...

Congress Needs to Stop Using our Veterans as Political Bargaining Chips

Congress Needs to Stop Using our Veterans as Political Bargaining Chips: Holding up Voting on Critical Healthcare Legislation is an Embarrassment for our Nation   The...

The State of Food Insecurity on Long Island

The State of Food Insecurity on Long Island The last time the prevalence of hunger and food insecurity on Long Island was researched was in...

The Power of a Pet

The Power of a Pet by: Rebecca Margolin Your pet is not just your furry friend, they’re furry family. A pet is just as much a...

The Shared Experiences of Pet Food Insecurity

The Shared Experiences of Pet Food Insecurity Two-thirds of the people Long Island Cares serves have pets at home. Even when you look at the national...

Senior Hunger on Long Island

HOW IS HUNGER AFFECTING OUR SENIORS? Guest Blogger: Fay Smith Facts About Senior Hunger In 2020, about 5.2 million seniors in America aged 60 and above...

Food Bank Bites | June 2022

Decoding the Milk Aisle Milk is part of the Dairy food group along with yogurt and cheese. Dairy foods provide calcium, a vital mineral for...

Mastering the Art of Gleaning

Have you ever heard about "Gleaning"? The U.S.D.A. defines gleaning as "the act of collecting excess fresh foods from farms, gardens, farmers markets, grocers, restaurants...

The History of #NationalNutritonMonth

The History of #NationalNutritonMonth March is the time we celebrate National Nutrition Month! But have you ever thought about WHY we celebrate National Nutrition Month? Created in...

BIDEN’S AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN BRINGS HOPE TO FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY

In our role as the regional food bank for Long Island, we at Long Island Cares, Inc. have witnessed the number of food insecure...

HARRY CHAPIN’S VOICE AND LEGACY REMEMBERED

Long Island Cares | Press Release Harry Chapin's Voice and Legacy RememberedHAUPPAUGE, New York – June 22, 2021 It’s hard to imagine that forty years later...

Legislative Priorities Agenda

The Chapin Center for Public Policy of Long Island Cares determines the advocacy priorities for Long...

Combatting Veteran Hunger

Combatting Veteran Hunger As we celebrate the bravery and sacrifices of our veterans this July 4, it’s also crucial to shed light on a problem...

Food Bank Bites | October 2022

October is known for its fall festivities and great times spent with family and friends. Apple orchards are flooding with eager apple pickers. Not only...

Food Bank Bites | September 2022

September is Back to School month which means it’s time to start thinking about school lunch. Whether your child enjoys school lunch...

JANUARY 6, 2021: THE DAY THE UNITED STATE CAME TO TERMS WITH A PREDICTED INSURRECTION

The disturbing events that unfolded in our nation’s capital on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, have unnerved...

Facts on Food Shortages

Facts on Food Shortages If you’ve been to the grocery store these past few months, you’ve seen fewer sale items, higher prices, and less...

LONG ISLAND CARES’ NEW ESSENTIAL MARKET PROVIDES VISITORS WITH A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE TO ACCESS EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES

During the past thirteen years, Long Island Cares, Inc. has expanded our programs and services to...

Navigating Food Security in the Golden Years

Page Not FoundNavigating Food Security in the Golden YearsJoan and Ken's Story Navigating Food Security in the Golden Years: Joan and Ken’s Story By Eric...

Long Island Cares News Room

Read what the media are saying about Long Island CaresNewsroom March 2024 #content-2 { padding-top: 0 !important; }#content-2 { padding-bottom: 0 !important; } NorthforkerAmerica’s...

Increases in SNAP Funding Could Reduce Food Insecurity for more than 140,000 Long Islanders

HAUPPAUGE, August 17, 2021 Paule T. Pachter Chief Executive Officer [email protected] It seems that every year for at least...

The numbers of food insecure Long Islanders begin to decline…

Paule T. Pachter Chief Executive Officer October, 2021 [email protected] THE NUMBERS OF FOOD INSECURE LONG ISLANDERS BEGIN TO DECLINE AFTER...

FORTY YEARS LATER WE’RE STILL TALKING ABOUT HARRY CHAPIN

Hauppauge, July 1, 2021 Paule T. Pachter Chief Executive Officer It’s hard to imagine that forty years have gone...

The Story of Adopt-a-Family

Page Not FoundThe Story of Adopt-a-Family In 2018, Long Island Cares faced an unusual challenge – a cranberry sauce shortage just in time for...

Diversity, Inclusion, and Food Security

Diversity, Inclusion, and Food Security Guest Blogger: Fay Smith Food security is crucial to an individual’s well-being and quality of life. However, accessing nutritious food can...

National Nutrition Month – Eating Right On A Budget

Eating Right on a Budget Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Getting...

Universal School Meals Program Act

Long Island Cares | AnnouncementUniversal School Meals Program ActUniversal School Meals Program Act Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Bill Summary Provides Free...

What in the world is a Member Agency?

What in the worldIs a Member Agency? What in the world is a Member Agency? By Eric Dahl Long Island Cares is the regional food bank...

Unveiling the Crisis: Child Food Insecurity on Long Island

Unveiling the CrisisChild Food Insecurity on Long Island Unveiling the Crisis: Child Food Insecurity on Long Island By Eric Dahl & Isabelle Panza In 2023, 3.3...

Food Bank Bites | March Special Feature

Month of March "Special" Food Bank Feature Bean, Beans, THE MAGICAL FRUIT THE MORE You EAT THE MORE...

PSEG Long Island Sponsors Senior Resource Fair

Long Island Cares | Press Release Food-insecure seniors are the focus of fair sponsored by Long Island Cares and PSEG Long Island, August 12...

Food Bank Bites | Yellow Split Pea Salad and Curry Recipes

      Indian Yellow Split Pea Dal Makes 4 servings https://www.thespruceeats.com/indian-yellow-split-pea-dal-recipe-3378495 Dal (dahl or dhal) is an easy, adaptable,...

LONG ISLAND CARES RECEIVES GRANT FROM INVESTORS FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR THEIR HUNGER ASSISTANCE AND HUMANITARIAN CENTER OF THE HAMPTON’S

HAUPPAUGE, New York – April 12, 2021 Long Island Cares received a $5,000 grant from Investors Foundation in response to the increased demand for emergency...

Items You Didn’t Know a Food Bank Distributes

Items You Didn't Knowa Food Bank Distributes It’s a fact that Long Island Cares supplies our food-insecure community with wholesome, nutritious food to ensure...

Unveiling the Studies: Understanding Food Insecurity on Long Island

Unveiling the Studies: Understanding Food Insecurity on Long Island You may have noticed we recently added a ”Studies & Reports section” to our website. On...

Long Island Cares Hampton Bays Center celebrates one year anniversary with personal care bags thanks to support from Bank of America

HAUPPAUGE, New York – March 1, 2021 Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank will mark the one year anniversary of its...

Food Swamps: The Unhealthy Reality of Many Neighborhoods

Food Swamps: The Unhealthy Reality of Many Neighborhoods Guest Blogger: Landon D’Agate According to the Los Angeles Food Policy Council, a food swamp is a term used...

Human Rights Month: The Fundamental Right to Food

Human Rights MonthThe Fundamental Right to Food Human Rights Month: The Fundamental Right to Food By Eric Dahl This month, we honor the Universal Declaration of...

Long Island Cares to Expand to Five Locations with New Pet Pantry and Food Rescue Center

In 2009, Long Island Cares, Inc. opened our very first community-based satellite location in the Village of...

Cool Mornings, Warm Memories: Planned Giving

Cool Mornings, Warm MemoriesPlanned GivingAt Long Island Cares As the fall days grow cooler, our hearts are warmed by the memories we’ve created with...

Hunger Action Month – Food Should Never Be An Impossible Choice

Hunger Action MonthFood Should Never Be An Impossible Choice At Long Island Cares, we believe that no one should have to make the impossible...

The Risks Between Seniors and Food Insecurity Are Too Important to Ignore

PAULE T. PACHTERChief Executive Officer A recently published research report from our colleagues...

‘Essential’ market opens in Bethpage, aims to reduce stigma of coming to food bank

Long Island Cares | Press Release 'Essential' market opens in Bethpage, aims to reduce stigma of coming to food bank By Keldy [email protected] Updated October 18,...

There’s Much to Celebrate About Long Island Cares in 2020, But We Must Also Focus on Our Neighbors in Need

PAULE T. PACHTERChief Executive Officer There is so much to celebrate about Long...

The Secret Life of Groceries

Page Not FoundThe Secret Life of GroceriesThe Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American...

New Food Distribution Centers Opening Soon

New Food Distribution Centers Opens 5/18 5 Towns Community Center Mon. & Weds. 3-6 Sat. 9-12 270 Lawrence Ave Lawrence NY 11559 Opens 5/19 Tue 12-4 & Wed 4-5 Brierley Park (Doug Cross...

Food Bank Bites | January 2022

Eating to Boost Mood and Beat the Winter Blues The winter months tend to be long and cold. Less sunlight means shorter days which can...

Food For All

Food for All – Offering Culturally Relevant Options at Food Pantries       Guest Blogger: Landon D’Agate According to the CDC, “culturally preferred foods” describes safe and nutritious...

LONG ISLAND CARES RECEIVES ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY FUNDING THROUGH NOURISH NEW YORK INITIATIVE IN RESPONSE TO THE ONGOING PANDEMIC

HAUPPAUGE, New York – March 5, 2021 Long Island Cares Inc. – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank received additional emergency funding from New York State,...

Nourish NY

We’ve all experienced how has COVID changed the way we live and do business. From how we shop and dine out, to how we...

SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY OPENING NIGHT TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES INCLUDING LONG ISLAND CARES-THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK

HAUPPAUGE, New York – June 14, 2021 Bruce Springsteen will return to Broadway beginning on Saturday, June 26 for a limited run of his acclaimed one-man...

LONG ISLAND CARES INC. – THE HARRY CHAPIN REGIONAL FOOD BANK RESPONDS TO CORONAVIRUS COVID 19 PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY DURING ITS IMPACT

PRESS RELEASE For media inquiries: Claire Fratello Assistant to the CEO for Administration & Media Relations [email protected] 631.582.3663 Ext 102   LONG ISLAND CARES INC. - THE HARRY CHAPIN...

Food Bank Bites | May 2021

This issue is all about summer squash. • Zucchini Frittata • Zucchini Muffins • Cooking with Kids: Granola Bites Make...

Long Island Cares, Inc. Supports the American Families Plan that Provides Opportunity to Combat Hunger

Hauppauge, New York – June 10, 2021:  - President Biden’s recently announced “American Families Plan” includes $1.8 trillion in investments and tax credits for...

THE GREENS AT HALF HOLLOW HOSTS 2nd ANNUAL DRIVE THRU-FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT LONG ISLAND CARES INC. – THE HARRY CHAPIN REGIONAL FOOD BANK

Hauppauge, New York – June 10, 2021:  - President Biden’s recently announced “American Families Plan” includes $1.8 trillion in investments and tax credits for...

UNEMPLOYMENT IS CAUSING THE INCREASE IN FOOD INSECURITY ON LONG ISLAND

I can sum up why more than 74,000 Long Islanders have visited Long Island Cares-The Harry...

AN ADDITIONAL 94,361 PEOPLE HAVE TURNED TO LONG ISLAND CARES FOR EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE DUE TO COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic, our nations’ inability to reduce the spread of the virus, and the unprecedented...

EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE NEEDS TO BE MEASURED BY MORE THAN JUST SUPPLY AND DEMAND

PAULE T. PACHTERChief Executive Officer In the past two-months, more food has been...

WILL THE HOLIDAYS BRING OUT THE BEST IN LONG ISLANDERS DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC?

Food banks, soup kitchens and emergency food pantries across the country are gearing up for what...

Support of the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021

Long Island Cares | AnnouncementSupport of the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank supports...

PACHTER PROPOSES BIDEN-HARRIS CONVENE PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION ON FOOD INSECURITY

PAULE T. PACHTERChief Executive Officer During the last quarter of the year from...

Food Bank Bites | December 2021

Healthy Holidays! Tips on making healthier choices this holiday season. Picadillo Sweet Potato Pie Cooking with Kids: Honey Mustard Green Beans The holidays are a...

NYS Restaurant Resiliency

NYS Restaurant Resiliency Program brings Needed Relief to Local Restaurants While Feeding our Neighbors in Need In October of 2021, New York State...

Food Justice: The Importance of Access and Equity in our Food System

Food Justice:  The Importance of Access and Equity in our Food System Guest Blogger: Landon D’Agate  According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 2021, nearly...

The Importance of Providing Culturally Appropriate Foods

The Importance of Providing Culturally Appropriate Foods THE IMPORTANCE OF Providing Culturally Appropriate Foods Challenging racism and prioritizing equity are two of Long Island Cares’ most...

Statement on the “For The People Act”

Long Island Cares | AnnouncementStatement on the "For The People Act"Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank supports the “For...

Food Bank Bites | March 2022

It's National Nutrition Month Let's Celebrate a World of Flavors Enjoying foods from different cultures is a great way to add variety to your eating...

Food Bank Bites | April 2022

Happy Spring!  Let's Get Moving By Will Fullerton- LIU Dietetic Intern It’s April which means it’s Move More Month!  The American Heart Association designated Move...

A Statement from Paule T. Pachter, Chief Executive Officer of Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank following the Domestic Act of Terrorism Upon our Nation’s Capitol on January 6, 2021

The disturbing events that unfolded in our nation’s capitol have unnerved many Americans as...

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