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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.

About Us A Hunger Free Long Island Board of Directors Our Leadership Team Staff Meet Our Team Financial Reports Annual Report and Form 990
Our Programs
Outreach Emergency Response, Mobile Food Pantry, and More Kids Education & Vounteer Opportunities and Food 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.

Breaking Bread Food Bank Bites (blog) Hungry for Change Newsletter Impact News Room The Gist with Peter Crescenti
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Events

By Long Island Cares

Studies and Reports

A Growing Gap: The Impact of Government Cuts on Food Banking | 2025

The State of Food Insecurity on Long Island | 2024

Why Local Giving Matters During Global Challenges | 2024

Empowering Choice:
The Importance of Food Selection in Combating Food Insecurity | 2024

Child Food Insecurity on Long Island | 2023

The State of Food Insecurity on Long Island | 2022

Equitable Food Access | 2022

An Assessment of racial and cultural food barriers on Long Island

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