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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.
Newsroom | June 3, 2025
Paule Pachter Plans To Retire As Long Island Cares CEO
Newsroom | June 3, 2025
Long Island Cares president Paule Pachter says he plans to retire
Newsroom | June 3, 2025
Taxing Long Island: Pet owners turn to pantries to offset high price of food
Newsroom | June 2, 2025
Lyla Petroske combines art and altruism in upcoming exhibition at Studio 268
Newsroom | June 2, 2025
PuroClean Honors Local Leaders with PuroClean Cares® National Superhero Day Campaign
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
Newsroom | May 17, 2025
Ellie Crowley: Uplifting Spirits One Rock at a Time
Food Bank Bites | News | May 16, 2025
Can You Use Non-Cash Assets For Donor-Advised Funds?
Newsroom | May 16, 2025
Household hunger on Long Island rising and getting worse, advocates say
Newsroom | May 16, 2025
Long Island Cares: Large increase in Long Islanders struggling with food insecurity
Newsroom | May 14, 2025
Food Demand At LI Cares Pantries Has Increased 30% Since 2023, Charity Says
Food Bank Bites | News | May 12, 2025
I Know You’re Scared, and So Are We
Newsroom | May 7, 2025
Will you help the hungry?
Newsroom | May 7, 2025
Hempstead Town closes food pantry on residential street
Food Bank Bites | News | May 6, 2025
Guru Krupa Foundation Helps Fuel the Day
Newsroom | May 1, 2025
Washington yanks food aid from L.I. Cares
Newsroom | May 1, 2025
Suffolk judge rules to allow continued construction of Shinnecock gas station
Newsroom | May 1, 2025
NYS comptroller: Food prices in region that includes Long Island increased by 25% since 2019
Newsroom | May 1, 2025