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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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Our Mission
To bring together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry and food insecure on Long Island and, to the best of our ability, provide for the humanitarian needs of our community. Our goals are to improve food security for families, sponsor programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency, and educate the public about the root causes and consequences of hunger on Long Island.
Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin 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.
To help achieve our goals, we are guided by seven principles:
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Respect
- Empowerment
- Stewardship
By adhering to these principles, in 2023, we distributed 14 million pounds of food which is the equivalent of 11.5 million meals. But the work is not done, and Long Island Cares is committed to serving Long Island as long as the need is great.
We provide nutritional food and support services for a network of more than 374 community-based member agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, child care programs, disability organizations, veterans’ services programs, and more.
Our Locations:
(Hauppauge) The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank
Corporate Office
10 Davids Drive (Harry Chapin Way) Hauppauge, NY
631.582.FOOD (3663)
Monday through Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Summer Hours Reminder:
Our front entrance at 10 Davids Drive will be locked at 3:00 PM Monday–Friday during the summer months starting May 30th.
Please plan your visit accordingly.
(Hauppauge) Center for Community Engagement
Business Center
75 Davids Drive (Harry Chapin Way)
Hauppauge, NY
(631) 582-FOOD
Monday through Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
(Bethpage) 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 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 – 2:30 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
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
*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 – 2:30 PM: Grab & Go Bag Distribution
2:30 PM: Pantry Closes
3:15 PM: Satellite Center Closes
(Huntington Station) Harry Chapin Food Bank & 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 – 2:30 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 – 2:30 PM: Grab & Go Bag Distribution
2:30 PM: Pantry Closes
3:15 PM: Satellite Center Closes
(Lindenhurst) Baxter’s Pet Pantry & Retail Food Rescue Center – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
161 North Wellwood Avenue Lindenhurst, NY
631.991.8106 EXT. 821
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 – 2:30 PM: Grab & Go Bag Distribution
2:30 PM: Pantry Closes
3:15 PM: Satellite Center Closes