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Founded by the late Harry Chapin
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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Food Bank Bites
Food Bank Bites | May 14, 2026
Why Many Long Island Families Are Closer to Food Insecurity Than You Think
Food Bank Bites | March 23, 2026
Nutrition as Preventive Care
Food Bank Bites | March 19, 2026
Planting Seeds of Support
Food Bank Bites | March 16, 2026
Why Taking Medication on an Empty Stomach Is Dangerous
Food Bank Bites | March 9, 2026
What Nurses See When Patients Don’t Have Enough Access to Nutritious Food
Food Bank Bites | March 2, 2026
How Food Access Impacts Chronic Disease
Food Bank Bites | January 22, 2026
Hope for the Homeless: Meeting Our Neighbors Where They Are
Food Bank Bites | News | December 29, 2025
Close 2025 with a Gift That Matters
Food Bank Bites | News | December 2, 2025
Where Are They Now: Sharada Venkatachalam
Food Bank Bites | News | November 26, 2025
How To Use An IRA To Support Local Charities
Food Bank Bites | News | November 18, 2025
Double the Meals, Double the Hope This Giving Tuesday
Food Bank Bites | News | October 29, 2025
Where Are They Now: St. Peter of Alcantara
Food Bank Bites | News | October 22, 2025
The Benefits Of Making IRA Donations To Charity
Food Bank Bites | News | October 15, 2025
The Story Behind Gather & Give
Food Bank Bites | News | October 7, 2025
A New Chapter for Long Island Cares: Katherine Fritz Steps Into Leadership
Food Bank Bites | News | October 2, 2025
Where Are They Now: Paul Mazzota
Food Bank Bites | News | September 24, 2025
Support A Cause You Believe In Through A Bequest
Food Bank Bites | News | September 17, 2025
Hope is Stronger When We Build It Together
Food Bank Bites | News | August 20, 2025
How To Include Charitable Giving In Your Will
Food Bank Bites | News | August 20, 2025