Long Island Cares

Long Island Cares Long Island’s First Food Bank and comprehensive hunger assistance organization Please take your time as you navigate through our website.

Founded in 1980 by the late singer, songwriter and social activist, Harry Chapin, our organization provides nutritional food and support services for a network of more than 540 community-based member agencies including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, child care programs, disability organizations, veterans services and more. While the annual distribution of nearly 6 million pounds

of nutritional food warehoused in our 27,000 square foot Distribution Center is at the heart of Long Island Cares’ operations, we function as more than just a food bank. Long Island Cares provides a broad array of programs and services including hunger education, job training, supplemental food programs for children, school supplies, job development, legislative advocacy, and a triage food pantry. If you visit our website at www.licares.org, you will have numerous opportunities to learn more about our organization and its mission. You will meet our legendary founder, our dedicated board of directors, and our talented staff. You will learn a great deal about hunger on Long Island and have an opportunity to help us in our fight against hunger. You can review our annual report, download a copy of our agency brochure, find out where Long Island Cares is conducting a food drive, and make a secure online donation to support of our efforts. Long Island Cares, Inc. - The Harry Chapin Food Bank is an important part of the Long Island community. We are here to serve individuals and families in need, and most of our success is due to the support we receive from people like you. There is so much to see and learn about hunger on Long Island. If you do not find what you were looking for, or if you need additional information, please contact us.

This month we'll receive a $1 donation for every specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold at the Stop & Stop...
06/06/2026

This month we'll receive a $1 donation for every specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold at the Stop & Stop on Jericho Turnpike, East Northport NY!

By including Long Island Cares in your will or living trust, you can make a future gift that helps generations facing fo...
06/05/2026

By including Long Island Cares in your will or living trust, you can make a future gift that helps generations facing food insecurity. Support the causes you care about most without affecting your finances today. Leave hope. Leave a legacy. Learn more: https://buff.ly/KMSMm4J

Thank you, Whole Foods Market, for volunteering at our warehouse and joining us in the fight against hunger. Together, w...
06/05/2026

Thank you, Whole Foods Market, for volunteering at our warehouse and joining us in the fight against hunger. Together, we're working toward a hunger-free Long Island and stronger communities for all.

📢 Volunteers Needed!Join Long Island Cares' Farm to Truck program and help deliver fresh produce to families in need.🚚 S...
06/05/2026

📢 Volunteers Needed!
Join Long Island Cares' Farm to Truck program and help deliver fresh produce to families in need.🚚 Sign up to volunteer today! https://buff.ly/pNo5qk8

06/04/2026

Today we distributed fresh produce to our agency food pantries across Long Island. We’re grateful to support food-insecure neighbors with healthy, nourishing food. 🍍🥔 🥭🍅 A special thank you to the volunteers from Victory Home Remodeling for lending a hand!

🎉 Congratulations to our MVV this month, John M! His kindness and dedication make a difference every day.🥪 If you're in ...
06/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our MVV this month, John M! His kindness and dedication make a difference every day.🥪 If you're in Massapequa Park, stop by & try the *McKeown's Kingsman* sandwich named in his honor!

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible women of Catholic Health for spending time volunteering at our warehouse! You br...
06/03/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible women of Catholic Health for spending time volunteering at our warehouse! You brought the best attitudes, bright smiles, and genuine care to every task! We are so grateful for your support.

06/02/2026

Easy breakfast idea 🍓✨
Toasted English muffins topped with cream cheese or peanut butter + fresh fruit = simple, delicious, and ready in minutes. Perfect for busy mornings or an afternoon snack! 🫐🍌

06/02/2026

A quick recap from last Thursday’s HIA-LI Tradeshow! 🎉Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to connect & learn more about what we do. We enjoyed the conversations and the opportunity to meet great people throughout the day. A special thank you to HIA for hosting a fantastic event!

We were grateful to welcome Senator Gillibrand's staff to Long Island Cares. They joined us for a tour of our facilities...
06/01/2026

We were grateful to welcome Senator Gillibrand's staff to Long Island Cares. They joined us for a tour of our facilities and got a closer look at the work we are doing to feed Long Islanders. Strong federal partnerships are essential in the fight against hunger, and we appreciate the opportunity to share the impact of these programs firsthand!

Address

10 Davids Drive
Hauppauge, NY
11788

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16315823663

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