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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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Get the latest updates from Long Island Cares on our events, activities in the community, and many others.
Food Bank Bites | News | November 26, 2025
How To Use An IRA To Support Local Charities
Newsroom | November 21, 2025
Valley Stream Long Island Cares pantry saw 120 percent spike after SNAP interruption
Food Bank Bites | News | November 18, 2025
Double the Meals, Double the Hope This Giving Tuesday
Newsroom | November 12, 2025
Nearly $47K Raised By Chefs Against Hunger To Feed Long Island Families
Newsroom | November 10, 2025
Food pantries see surge in demand during government shutdown, ahead of holidays
Newsroom | November 5, 2025
SNAP benefits need full funding
Newsroom | November 4, 2025
2 LI food banks assist federal workers missing paychecks
Newsroom | November 2, 2025
Charities team up during shutdown
Newsroom | October 30, 2025
LI food banks gear up for SNAP benefits suspension
Food Bank Bites | News | October 29, 2025
Where Are They Now: St. Peter of Alcantara
Newsroom | October 27, 2025
USDA announces no federal SNAP benefits will be delivered over government shutdown, blames Democrats
Newsroom | October 23, 2025
Long Island Cares distributes food to federal workers who aren’t being paid during government shutdown
Food Bank Bites | News | October 22, 2025
The Benefits Of Making IRA Donations To Charity
Newsroom | October 21, 2025
Free Food Distribution For Laid-Off Federal Workers Coming to Hauppauge
Newsroom | October 20, 2025
LI People on the Move: Colleen Kiker hired as retail stores donation coordinator at Long Island Cares
Newsroom | October 17, 2025
Shutdown May Hold Up Food Assistance for 160K on LI
Food Bank Bites | News | October 15, 2025
The Story Behind Gather & Give
Newsroom | October 8, 2025
Long Island Cares names CEO
Food Bank Bites | News | October 7, 2025
A New Chapter for Long Island Cares: Katherine Fritz Steps Into Leadership
Newsroom | October 7, 2025