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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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Ways to Give
Your donations Make A Difference! Every $10 you donate provides 6 meals!
We are currently providing Emergency Food Assistance to over 313,800 Long Islanders in need.
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Make an Online Donation Today
Your generosity has a direct impact. For every $10 you give, we can provide 6 nourishing meals to Long Islanders facing food insecurity. Right now, we’re delivering emergency food assistance to over 280,000 neighbors in need. Join us in making a difference—your support brings hope and nourishment to our community.
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Donate via Paypal
Donate to Long Island Cares via PayPal here. We thank you for your thoughtful contributions that assist our communities.
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Naming Opportunities
Invest in a Naming Opportunity at Long Island Cares to make a lasting impact on the fight against hunger. Explore options from the Chapin Legacy Walkway to Commemorative Bricks.
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Where to drop off food donations.
Please use our find food tool by entering your address or zip code to find the nearest drop off location to you.
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More Ways to Give
Cryptocurrency, Stock/Wire Transfers, Donor Advised Funds, Planned Giving, Foundation Giving, In Honor/Memory Gifts, The Chapin Legacy Walkway, Bequest, Car Donation, Food Drives and Non-Perishable Donations, Create a Fundraiser, Attend an Event, Payroll Deduction / CFC, Ebay For Charity, Give Through Your Employer
Foundation Giving
Foundation giving sustains Long Island Cares’ vital programs and fuels new initiatives that fight hunger and strengthen our communities. To explore grant or partnership opportunities, contact John Probert, Donor Relations & Grants Specialist, at [email protected]
or 631.582.3663 ext. 141.
Donate by mail or by phone
Support Long Island Cares by donating through the method that’s most convenient for you—by mail or by phone. Send a check to 10 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788, or call 631.582.FOOD (3663) to make your gift over the phone and help nourish neighbors across Long Island.
Donor Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a type of giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support your favorite charities.