Donate to Long Island Cares and help feed your neighbors in need. Contribute what you can, all donations are welcome
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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Celebrating 45 Years of Impact.
Rooted in Compassion, Growing Together:
Feeding Hope since 1980
In honor of our 45th Anniversary, we invite you to join the Sapphire Circle, a community of dedicated supporters sustaining our mission into the future.
A Sapphire Anniversary represents 45 years of resilience, loyalty, and strength — just like the deep blue gem, it symbolizes wisdom and a lasting commitment. As we reflect on this milestone, we celebrate the enduring compassion that has carried us this far — and the shared hope that propels us forward.
Your generosity helps ensure our programs remain strong and consistent year-round.
💙 $45/month helps provide over 340 meals annually
💙 $450 one-time gift helps provide 283 nourishing meals
Your gift offers more than food — it delivers dignity, care, and a sense of belonging to neighbors in need.
A commemorative Long Island Cares keychain
A handwritten thank-you note from Jason and Sandy Chapin
A special impact report showcasing the lives you’ve helped transform
Your support honors 45 years of community care and empowers us to continue feeding hope for generations to come.
🎉 Become a Sapphire Circle Member today — and grow our legacy of compassion together.