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Our Mission

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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Our Programs
Outreach Farm to Truck, First Stop Pantries, Emergency Response, Mobile Programs and more. Kids Food Distribution Programs Pets Baxter's Pet Pantry
Seniors Supporting Our Seniors (S.O.S.) Veterans Learn more about our Veteran's Project Advocacy Healthy food is a basic human right!
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Get the latest updates from Long Island Cares on our events, activities in the community, and many others.

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News

Get the latest updates from Long Island Cares on our events, activities in the community, and many others.

Food Bank Bites | News | January 6, 2025

Monthly Giving

Food Bank Bites | News | December 19, 2024

CBIZ: A Corporate Commitment to Long Island Cares

Food Bank Bites | News | December 5, 2024

How An IRA Charitable Rollover Can Help You Save On Taxes

Food Bank Bites | News | November 21, 2024

Finding Strength in Support: Tamira’s Story

Food Bank Bites | News | November 8, 2024

Cryptocurrency – The New Way to Give Back

Food Bank Bites | News | October 28, 2024

Providing Culturally Relevant Food

Food Bank Bites | News | October 10, 2024

Donor-Advised Funds

Food Bank Bites | News | September 18, 2024

Donuts for a Cause

News | September 13, 2024

Long Island Cares News Room (2023)

Food Bank Bites | News | September 13, 2024

Join the Fight Against Hunger

Food Bank Bites | News | September 4, 2024

The Correlation with Brain Development and Food

Food Bank Bites | News | August 9, 2024

Facing the Back-to-School Blues

Food Bank Bites | News | July 29, 2024

Wills and Bequests

Food Bank Bites | News | July 19, 2024

Harry Chapin: A Man of Two Legacies

Food Bank Bites | News | July 9, 2024

Empowering Communities Through Coporate Giving

Food Bank Bites | News | June 28, 2024

Championing Food Security for the LGBTQ+ Community

Food Bank Bites | News | June 25, 2024

Every Child Deserves to Just Be a Kid

Food Bank Bites | News | May 29, 2024

Mental Health and Food Insecurity

Food Bank Bites | News | May 23, 2024

Charitable Gift Annuities

Food Bank Bites | News | May 17, 2024

Standing Strong in the Face of Crisis
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