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First Stop Food Pantries

Long Island Cares operates its own food pantries in addition to partnering with over 320 food assistance agencies to ensure that those in need have access to nutritious food. Our pantries play a crucial role in addressing hunger within the local community. They are strategically located throughout Nassau and Suffolk County to reach as many individuals and families as possible, providing them with essential items to help alleviate food insecurity.

With a focus on providing fresh produce, protein, grains, and other essential items, these pantries allow individuals and families to access healthy and nutritious food options.

To find a location near you, please see below.

(Bethpage) Long Island Cares Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank Essential Market

386 N. Wantagh Ave.
Bethpage, NY
516.753.9880

Office Hours:*

M-F 8:15 am -4:15 pm

3rd Thurs. each month 8:15 am-noon

Pantry Hours:*

M-F 9:00 am – 3:30 pm**

3rd Thurs. each month 9:00 am-noon

*Closed for lunch Noon – 12:30 pm

**Tuesdays are Military Appreciation Tuesdays reserved for veterans and their families.

Summer Friday Schedule (May 30 – August 29):
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Grab & Go Bag Distribution
2:30 PM: Pantry Closes
3:15 PM: Satellite Center Closes

(Freeport) Nassau Center for Collaborative Assistance

21 East Sunrise Highway
Freeport, NY
516.442.5221

Office Hours:

M-F 8:15 am -4:15 pm

3rd Thurs. each month 8:15 am-noon

Pantry Hours:

Mon. 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

Tues **, Wed., Fri. 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Thur.  CLOSED

**Tuesdays are Military Appreciation Tuesdays reserved for veterans and their families.

Summer Friday Schedule (May 30 – August 29):
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Grab & Go Bag Distribution
2:00 PM: Pantry Closes
3:15 PM: Satellite Center Closes

(Hampton Bays) Hunger Assistance & Humanitarian Center of the Hamptons

286 West Montauk Highway
Hampton Bays, NY
631.613.3344

Office Hours:*

M-F 8:15 am -4:15 pm

3rd Thurs. each month 8:15 am-noon

Pantry Hours:*

M-F 9:00 am – 3:30 pm**

3rd Thurs. each month 9:00 am-noon

Summer Friday Schedule (May 30 – August 29):
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Grab & Go Bag Distribution
2:30 PM: Pantry Closes
3:15 PM: Satellite Center Closes

*Closed for lunch Noon to 12:30 pm

**Tuesdays are Military Appreciation Tuesdays reserved for veterans and their families.

(Huntington Station) Harry Chapin Food Bank and Humanitarian Center

220 Broadway
Huntington Station, NY
631.824.6384

Office Hours:*

M-F 8:15 am -4:15 pm

3rd Thurs. each month 8:15 am-noon

Pantry Hours:*

M-F 9:00 am – 3:30 pm**

3rd Thurs. each month 9:00 am-noon

*Closed for lunch Noon to 12:30 pm

**Tuesdays are Military Appreciation Tuesdays reserved for veterans and their families.

Summer Friday Schedule (May 30 – August 29):
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Grab & Go Bag Distribution
2:30 PM: Pantry Closes
3:15 PM: Satellite Center Closes

(Lindenhurst) South Shore Service Center

163-1 North Wellwood Avenue
Lindenhurst, NY
631.991.8106

Office Hours:

M-F 8:15 am -4:15 pm

3rd Thurs. each month 8:15 am-noon

Pantry Hours:

M-F 9:00 am – 3:30 pm**

3rd Thurs. each month 9:00 am-noon

**Tuesdays are Military Appreciation Tuesdays reserved for veterans and their families.

Summer Friday Schedule (May 30 – August 29):
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Grab & Go Bag Distribution
2:30 PM: Pantry Closes
3:15 PM: Satellite Center Closes

Baxter’s Pet Pantry

161 North Wellwood Avenue
Lindenhurst, NY
631.991.8106 EXT. 821

 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Mon., Weds., Thurs., Fri. 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

3rd Thurs. each month 9:00 am-11:30 am

West Nassau Center for Food Assistance & Community Support

241 Rockaway Ave.

Valley Stream, NY

516.980.9100

Office Hours:

M-F 8:15 am -4:15 pm

3rd Thurs. each month 8:15 am-noon

Pantry Hours:

M-F 9:00 am – 3:30 pm**

3rd Thurs. each month 9:00 am-noon

**Tuesdays are Military Appreciation Tuesdays reserved for veterans and their families.

Summer Friday Schedule (May 30 – August 29):
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Grab & Go Bag Distribution
2:30 PM: Pantry Closes
3:15 PM: Satellite Center Closes

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