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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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We need to talk about the “Big Beautiful Bill”
Spending cuts in Washington impact demand on Long Island.
Cuts to Federal Food Supply. Demand Is Rising.
The “Big Beautiful Bill” has reduced federal food support just as more families turn to us for help. Your gift today puts meals on the table for children, seniors, veterans, and families facing hunger on Long Island.
What This Means for Our Community
Want to Understand the Bigger Picture?
Read our in-depth overview of the policy changes and how they affect hunger relief on Long Island. We break down what changed, what it means, and how we’re responding together. Read the Full Overview
The shelves were full because of you. Without Long Island Cares, I don’t know how I would feed my kids.”
– A Long Island mom
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