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.
(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., Weds., and Fri. 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Tues.** and Thurs.*** – 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
**Tuesdays are Military Appreciation Tuesdays reserved for veterans and their families.
***3rd Thurs. each month 9:00 am-noon
(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
*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.
(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.
Baxter’s Pet Pantry
161 North Wellwood Avenue
Lindenhurst, NY
631.991.8106
Mon., Weds., Thurs., Fri. 9:00 am – 2:30 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.