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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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September is Hunger Action Month®
Double the Impact
Your gift goes twice as far thanks to a $100,000 matching gift from Long Island Cares’ Board of Directors
Stronger communities happen when neighbors, advocates, volunteers, donors and community partners come together.
This Hunger Action Month®, Long Island Cares is joining the Feeding America network in acting against hunger. As the cost of essentials like groceries and energy continues to put pressure on household budgets, everyone can take action to help ensure their neighbors have access to the food they need to thrive.
Help build stronger communities and a future where everyone has access to nutritious food.
Your Gift Helps Put Food Within Reach
When household budgets are stretched, access to nutritious food can make a meaningful difference. Your generosity helps Long Island Cares provide food and resources to individuals, families and communities across Long Island.
Whether you make a one-time gift or give regularly, your support helps ensure that neighbors can access the food they need.
Double Your Impact
Long Island Cares’ Board of Directors is matching all gifts, up to $100,000 during Hunger Action Month®.
Be There for Your Neighbors
Volunteers are an essential part of a strong community. From helping sort and distribute food to supporting programs and community events, your time will have a direct impact on your neighbors.
Whether you have a few hours to give or want to volunteer on a regular basis, there’s an opportunity to get involved.
Bring your energy and compassion into action
Use Your Voice
Food insecurity affects communities in many ways, and creating lasting change takes more than food alone. Advocacy helps raise awareness of key issues, elevates the needs of our neighbors, and encourages action that strengthens access to nutritious food.
Long Island Cares is standing with Feeding America in calling for a two-year delay for the federal cost-shift for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We are asking our federal representatives to include a two-year delay of the cost shift in the upcoming Farm Bill vote or any other legislative vehicle. A delay will give states time to prepare and help protect access to the nutrition assistance that millions of families rely on. Without it, vulnerable households could face reduced benefits or loss of assistance, while food banks could be forced to absorb even greater demand.
Read our blog post to learn more about SNAP and it's importance.
You can make a difference by learning more, contacting your elected officials, and speaking up about the importance of food access in our communities.
Your voice can help move the conversation forward
Why It Matters
Food Access Strengthens Communities
Food is more than a meal. Consistent access to nutritious food supports health, well-being and the ability for individuals and families to thrive.
The rising cost of essentials like groceries and energy continue to put pressure on household budgets. For many people, that can make it harder to afford the food they need.
That’s why community action matters. When donors, volunteers, advocates, farmers and community partners come together, we can strengthen the network of support that helps make nutritious food more accessible.