Give now and your donation is matched dollar-for-dollar by a thankful veteran up to the $10,000 goal. That means twice the gift cards and nutritious food for our veterans and their families on Long Island who need them most.
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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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Oct. 11 – Nov. 11 (Veterans Day)
Heroes Helping Heroes: Veterans Match
Every dollar you donate to help our local heroes will be matched, up to $10,000, thanks to a thankful veteran.
Honor Their Service. Double Your Impact.
We can end veteran hunger on Long Island when we all work together. It takes many hands—including yours—to make sure every one of our local heroes gets the gift cards and nutritious food they need. Our veterans, like Byron, Rich, and Harry, have already given everything for us, but some are now struggling just to put food on the table. Join us this season by supporting the Heroes Helping Heroes Veterans Match 2025.
Why Now:
- While they don’t wear capes and don’t fly, our veterans deserve our deepest support.
- You can be their hero now, a thankful veteran is matching all gifts, dollar-for-dollar, up to the $10,000 goal.
- This community action works: your doubled gift ensures we can provide vital support—twice the meals—for veterans and their families who served our country.
- The match is only available now through Veterans Day, November 11th, so give today and double your impact to honor their service.
Byron's Story
“These people need assistance, and you can help them by packing up donations at Long Island Cares, so they get sent to those in need.”
— Byron, volunteer
Byron, a proud veteran, volunteers every Friday, even though he’s legally blind, because he knows food assistance provides dignity and makes people feel valued. His story reminds us that compassion changes lives.