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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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Let's ensure that kids eat nutritious meals.
Hunger In School is Real
Every $10 helps provide food for 6 meals!
Let’s ensure that kids eat nutritious meals.
50% of students in 39 Long Island school districts receive free/reduced-price breakfast and lunch. These may be the only meals they eat.
Long Island Cares supports students with our Kids Cafe, Pack It Up For Kids, and Mobile School Pantry programs. These programs run during the academic school year (Sept. – June).
“When I’m hungry, I get tired, or I’ll get distracted. But when I’m not, I’m on-task and can focus.” Elijah, 11 yrs. old
Scroll below to see how your generous donations helped support these programs and students like Elijah in 2022.
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Mobile School Pantries
Riverhead served
- Children 1,511
- Adults 1,303
- Families 579
Brentwood served
- Children 4,638
- Adults 4,546
- Families 2,052