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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 | News | July 16, 2025
Be A Hero
Food Bank Bites | News | July 11, 2025
When Policy Becomes Personal
Food Bank Bites | News | June 25, 2025
How To Save On Taxes With Donor-Advised Funds
The Gist with Peter Crescenti | June 23, 2025
National Hunger Awareness Month
Food Bank Bites | News | June 18, 2025
Summer Shouldn’t Mean Hunger
Food Bank Bites | News | May 21, 2025
One Crisis Away from Hunger
The Gist with Peter Crescenti | May 20, 2025
It’s Older Americans Month – but not all of them are celebrating
Food Bank Bites | News | May 16, 2025
Can You Use Non-Cash Assets For Donor-Advised Funds?
Food Bank Bites | News | May 12, 2025
I Know You’re Scared, and So Are We
Food Bank Bites | News | May 6, 2025
Guru Krupa Foundation Helps Fuel the Day
The Gist with Peter Crescenti | April 16, 2025
Where is the Food?
Food Bank Bites | News | April 10, 2025
Supporting Families by Feeding the Whole Family—Pets Included
News | April 7, 2025
Long Island Cares News Room (2024)
Food Bank Bites | News | March 17, 2025
Why the Annual Fund Matters Meeting Needs Wherever They Arise
The Gist with Peter Crescenti | March 7, 2025
The Silent Squeeze: Inflation, SNAP, and the Strain on Long Island’s Table
Food Bank Bites | News | March 7, 2025
Charitable Gift Annuities Becoming More Popular
Food Bank Bites | News | February 24, 2025
Governor Hochul’s 2025 Budget
Food Bank Bites | News | February 4, 2025
Hope For The Homeless
Food Bank Bites | News | January 21, 2025
Winter Blues
Food Bank Bites | News | January 6, 2025